The troponin complex is responsible for coupling the sarcomere contraction cycle to variations in intracellular calcium concentration. Increased troponin T levels after an episode of chest pain indicates myocardial infarction.
The troponin complex is responsible for linking the sarcomere contraction cycle to fluctuations in intracellular calcium levels. Elevated troponin T levels following a episode of chest pain suggest myocardial infarction.