Myosin-2

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Myosin-2 (1941 aa, ~223 kDa) is encoded by the human MYH2 gene. This protein is involved in the contraction of skeletal muscles.

**Synonyms:** - Fast 2a Myosin Heavy Chain - MyHC-2a - MyHC-IIa - Myosin Heavy Chain 2 - Myosin Heavy Chain 2a - Myosin Heavy Chain IIa - Myosin Heavy Chain, Skeletal Muscle, Adult 2 - Myosin, Heavy Chain, IIa - Myosin, Skeletal, Heavy Chain, Adult 2 - Type IIA Myosin Heavy Chain