Kardiomyosyyteissä
Kardiomyosyyteissä are specialized muscle cells that form the bulk of the heart's tissue. These cells are responsible for the heart's ability to contract and pump blood throughout the body. Unlike skeletal muscle cells, cardiomyocytes are involuntary, meaning their contractions are not under conscious control. They are characterized by their branched structure and the presence of one or two nuclei. A key feature of cardiomyocytes is their high density of mitochondria, reflecting their continuous and demanding energy requirements for sustained contraction.
The electrical activity of cardiomyocytes is crucial for coordinated heartbeats. They possess a unique ability to
Diseases affecting cardiomyocytes are known as cardiomyopathies. These conditions can lead to impaired heart function, such