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Any process that stops, prevents or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of slow-twitch skeletal muscle contraction. Any process that modulates the frequency, rate or extent of slow-twitch skeletal muscle contraction. A process whereby force is generated within slow-twitch skeletal muscle tissue, resulting in a change in muscle geometry. Force generation involves a chemo-mechanical energy conversion step that is carried out by the actin/myosin complex activity, which generates force through ATP hydrolysis. The slow-twitch skeletal muscle is characterized by slow time parameters, low force development and resistance to fatigue. A process whereby force is generated within voluntary skeletal muscle tissue, resulting in a change in muscle geometry. Force generation involves a chemo-mechanical energy conversion step that is carried out by the actin/myosin complex activity, which generates force through ATP hydrolysis. In the voluntary skeletal muscle, the muscle contraction takes advantage of an ordered sarcomeric structure and it is under voluntary control. Voluntary skeletal muscle is skeletal muscle that is under conscious control. A process whereby force is generated within twitch skeletal muscle tissue, resulting in a change in muscle geometry. Force generation involves a chemo-mechanical energy conversion step that is carried out by the actin/myosin complex activity, which generates force through ATP hydrolysis. The twitch skeletal muscle responds to neurostimulations with a contraction followed by a relaxation. Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of slow-twitch skeletal muscle contraction.

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GO TERM SUMMARY
Name: slow-twitch skeletal muscle fiber contraction
Acc: GO:0031444
Aspect: Biological Process
Desc: A process whereby force is generated within slow-twitch skeletal muscle tissue, resulting in a change in muscle geometry. Force generation involves a chemo-mechanical energy conversion step that is carried out by the actin/myosin complex activity, which generates force through ATP hydrolysis. The slow-twitch skeletal muscle is characterized by slow time parameters, low force development and resistance to fatigue.
Synonyms:
  • slow-twitch skeletal muscle fibre contraction
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GO:0031444 - slow-twitch skeletal muscle fiber contraction (interactive image map)
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