Cell subtype · L1S
CM.cardiomyocyte
41,907 cells in the full atlas (not the displayed sample).
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Marker genes
TNNT2, ACTC1, MYH6, MYH7, TNNI3
Annotation genes
TNNT2, ACTC1, TNNI3
Annotation rationales
This identity denotes cardiomyocytes with sarcomeric contractile and excitation–contraction-coupling machinery.
Functional implications
Their coordinated rhythmic contraction drives cardiac pumping and adjusts to changing workload through metabolic and mechanical signaling.
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