Sarcolemmal (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to the sarcolemma.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The sarcolemmal membrane is a thin layer of tissue that surrounds muscle fibers and regulates the flow of ions in and out of the cell.
- The sarcolemmal proteins play a crucial role in maintaining the structural integrity of the muscle cell and facilitating muscle contraction.
- Damage to the sarcolemmal membrane can lead to muscle weakness, fatigue, and other muscular dystrophies.
- The researcher studied the sarcolemmal channels responsible for controlling the flow of potassium ions in skeletal muscle fibers.
- Sarcolemmal abnormalities have been implicated in the development of various muscular disorders, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy.