Sarcoplasmic Reticulum: Structure, Function & Diseases
The sarcoplasmic reticulum is a membrane system of tubes located in the sarcoplasm of muscle fibers. It assists in the transport of substances within the cell and stores calcium ions, the release of which leads to muscle contraction. In various muscle diseases, this task performance is impaired, for example, in malignant hyperthermia or myofascial pain … Sarcoplasmic Reticulum: Structure, Function & Diseases