The subfamily of myosin proteins that are commonly found in muscle fibers. Myosin II is also involved a diverse array of cellular functions including cell division, transport within the GOLGI APPARATUS, and maintaining MICROVILLI structure.
Synonyms: Myosin II, Myosin Type II, EC 3.6.1.-
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2002; for MYOSIN II see MYOSIN 1983-2001 ,general or unspecified; prefer specifics ,2002; for MYOSIN II use MYOSINS 1983-2001
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D024462