transition between fast and slow fiber

Term ID

GO:0014883

Synonyms

• transition between fast and slow fibre
• transition fast-slow fiber
• transition fast-slow fibre

Definition

The process of conversion of fast-contracting muscle fibers to a slower character. This may involve slowing of contractile rate, slow myosin gene induction, increase in oxidative metabolic properties, altered electrophysiology and altered innervation. This process also regulates skeletal muscle adapatation.

References

Ontology

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