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Understanding Troponin: What You Need to Know

Introduction to Troponin and Its Function in the Body Troponin is a protein that plays a crucial role in regulating muscle contraction in the body, particularly in the heart muscle. It is made up of three subunits: troponin C, troponin I, and troponin T. Troponin C binds to calcium ions, which triggers a series of molecular events that lead to…