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Troponin C

Troponin C is a component of the troponin complex, which is integral to the regulation of muscle contraction in skeletal and cardiac muscle. Troponin C binds calcium ions, which is a crucial step in the process of muscle contraction.

Structure

Troponin C is part of the troponin complex, which also includes troponin I and troponin T. The structure of troponin C consists of four EF-hand motifs, which are helix-loop-helix structures that can bind calcium ions. In cardiac muscle, troponin C has two high-affinity calcium-binding sites and two low-affinity sites, although only one of the low-affinity sites is functional in cardiac muscle.

Function

Troponin C plays a critical role in the regulation of muscle contraction. When calcium ions bind to troponin C, it undergoes a conformational change that allows the troponin complex to move away from the actin filament, thereby exposing the myosin-binding sites on actin. This exposure allows the myosin heads to bind to actin, leading to muscle contraction through the sliding filament mechanism.

Role in Cardiac Muscle

In cardiac muscle, the binding of calcium to troponin C is a key step in the regulation of the heartbeat. The influx of calcium into the cardiac muscle cells during the action potential triggers the binding of calcium to troponin C, which in turn initiates contraction. The relaxation of the muscle occurs when calcium is removed from troponin C, allowing the troponin complex to inhibit the interaction between actin and myosin.

Clinical Significance

Troponin C, along with the other components of the troponin complex, is a target for diagnostic tests in the context of myocardial infarction. However, it is primarily troponin I and troponin T that are measured in clinical settings to assess cardiac injury, as they are more specific to cardiac muscle.

Related Pages

References

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-'''Troponin C''' ('''TnC''') is a part of the [[troponin]] complex, a group of three regulatory proteins (troponin C, [[troponin I]], and [[troponin T]]) that are integral to muscle contraction in skeletal and cardiac muscle. Troponin C is the calcium binding component of the complex.
+== Troponin C ==
+[[File:Cardiac_sarcomere_structure.png|thumb|right|300px|Diagram of cardiac sarcomere structure, showing the location of troponin complex.]]
+[[File:Troponino.svg|thumb|right|300px|Illustration of the troponin complex, including troponin C.]]
+'''Troponin C''' is a component of the [[troponin]] complex, which is integral to the regulation of [[muscle contraction]] in [[skeletal muscle|skeletal]] and [[cardiac muscle]]. Troponin C binds [[calcium ions]], which is a crucial step in the process of muscle contraction.
 == Structure ==
-Troponin C is a small protein of about 18 kDa that binds calcium ions to regulate muscle contraction. It is composed of two domains, each of which can bind two calcium ions. The N-terminal domain is the regulatory domain and binds calcium ions in a cooperative manner, while the C-terminal domain binds calcium ions non-cooperatively.
+Troponin C is part of the troponin complex, which also includes [[troponin I]] and [[troponin T]]. The structure of troponin C consists of four [[EF hand|EF-hand]] motifs, which are helix-loop-helix structures that can bind calcium ions. In cardiac muscle, troponin C has two high-affinity calcium-binding sites and two low-affinity sites, although only one of the low-affinity sites is functional in cardiac muscle.
 == Function ==
-The primary function of troponin C in the troponin complex is to bind calcium ions and initiate muscle contraction. When calcium ions bind to troponin C, a conformational change occurs in the troponin complex that allows [[tropomyosin]] to move and expose the myosin-binding sites on [[actin]] filaments. This enables the [[myosin]] heads to bind to actin and initiate muscle contraction.
+Troponin C plays a critical role in the regulation of muscle contraction. When calcium ions bind to troponin C, it undergoes a conformational change that allows the troponin complex to move away from the actin filament, thereby exposing the myosin-binding sites on actin. This exposure allows the [[myosin]] heads to bind to actin, leading to muscle contraction through the sliding filament mechanism.
+== Role in Cardiac Muscle ==
+In cardiac muscle, the binding of calcium to troponin C is a key step in the regulation of the heartbeat. The influx of calcium into the cardiac muscle cells during the action potential triggers the binding of calcium to troponin C, which in turn initiates contraction. The relaxation of the muscle occurs when calcium is removed from troponin C, allowing the troponin complex to inhibit the interaction between actin and myosin.
+== Clinical Significance ==
+Troponin C, along with the other components of the troponin complex, is a target for diagnostic tests in the context of [[myocardial infarction]]. However, it is primarily troponin I and troponin T that are measured in clinical settings to assess cardiac injury, as they are more specific to cardiac muscle.
-== Clinical significance ==
+== Related Pages ==
-Alterations in the structure or function of troponin C can lead to various muscle disorders. Mutations in the TNNC1 gene, which encodes for troponin C, have been associated with idiopathic dilated [[cardiomyopathy]], a condition characterized by weakening of the heart muscle. Additionally, elevated levels of troponin C in the blood can be an indicator of heart damage, such as that which occurs during a [[myocardial infarction]].
+* [[Troponin]]
+* [[Muscle contraction]]
+* [[Calcium signaling]]
+* [[Cardiac muscle]]
-== See also ==
+== References ==
-* [[Troponin I]]
+{{Reflist}}
-* [[Troponin T]]
-* [[Tropomyosin]]
-* [[Actin]]
-* [[Myosin]]
-* [[Cardiomyopathy]]
-* [[Myocardial infarction]]
 [[Category:Proteins]]
-[[Category:Muscle proteins]]
+[[Category:Calcium-binding proteins]]
-[[Category:Cardiology]]
+[[Category:Muscle physiology]]
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