Ryanodine Receptor 2

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

**Definition:** Ryanodine receptor 2 (4967 aa, ~565 kDa) is encoded by the human RYR2 gene. This protein is involved in the regulation of calcium ion transport and the stimulation of cardiac muscle contraction.

**Synonyms:** - Cardiac Muscle Ryanodine Receptor - Cardiac Muscle Ryanodine Receptor-Calcium Release Channel - Cardiac-Type Ryanodine Receptor - RYR-2 - RYR2 - RyR2 - Type 2 Ryanodine Receptor - hRYR-2