Tropomyosin is an alpha helical coiled protein dimer that binds end to end along F actin filaments in muscle.  It exists in two forms (α and β), the ratios of which vary with muscle type.  It is prepared using a modification of the procedure described by Smillie (above reference).

HAZARD TESTING & WARNINGS:

Blood samples from tissue donors used in the manufacture of this product tested negative for HBsAg, Anti-HIV-1/HIV-2, and HCV by FDA approved methods and all results were non-reactive.

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