phosphocreatine
[fos-foh-kree-uh-teen, -tin]
- a compound, C4H10O5N3P, found chiefly in muscle, formed by the enzymatic interaction of an organic phosphate and creatine, the breakdown of which provides energy for muscle contraction.
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Origin of phosphocreatine
Also called creatine phosphate.
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phosphocreatine
phosphocreatin
- a compound of phosphoric acid and creatine found in vertebrate muscle
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phosphocreatine
(fŏs′fō-krē′ə-tēn′)- An organic compound found in muscle tissue and capable of storing and providing energy for muscular contraction.creatine phosphate
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