Abstract
Preparation of antibody to Physarum myosin is described, and evidence is presented that the antibody is specific for this molecule. A diffusion coefficient of 1 X 10(-7) cm2/s is estimated. The antibody interfered with myosin enzyme activity and with superprecipitation of actomyosin. It did not cross-react with rabbit striated muscle myosin.
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