Does trimethylamine N-oxide suppress the activity of the actomyosin motor?
The excessive stabilization of the HMM structure by TMAO may suppress its activities; however, the counteractive effects of urea and TMAO on actomyosin motor activity is distinct from their effects on HMM stability.
The comfort score assessed immediately after the procedure is similar to that recorded at a later date, and it relates to the score assessed by the nursing staff. Younger patients reported higher immediate discomfort.