Since 2020, aggregated from related topics
Cardiac muscle function refers to the mechanisms and processes involved in the contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle, which is crucial for the pumping of blood throughout the body. This research area focuses on understanding the physiological and molecular mechanisms that regulate cardiac muscle function, as well as how these processes can be disrupted in various cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure, arrhythmias, and myocardial infarction. Researchers in this field study topics such as excitation-contraction coupling, ion channel function, contractile protein interactions, and the role of signaling pathways in regulating cardiac muscle function. By gaining a deeper understanding of these processes, researchers aim to develop new therapies for treating and preventing heart disease.