Polycystin-2

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

**Definition:** Polycystin-2 (968 aa, ~110 kDa) is encoded by the human PKD2 gene. This protein plays a role in the transmembrane transport of potassium, sodium and calcium ions.

**Synonyms:** - Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease Type II Protein - PC2 - PKD2 - Polycystic Kidney Disease 2 Protein - Polycystin 2 - Polycystwin - R48321 - Transient Receptor Potential Cation Channel Subfamily P Member 2