Substance Name: Synaptotagmin 2
RN: 141440-89-3
Note
- A vesicular transport protein that was originally characterized as an inositol polyphosphate binding protein. Synaptotagmin II helps regulate EXOCYTOSIS of SYNAPTIC VESICLES and appears to serve as a calcium sensor to trigger NEUROTRANSMITTER release. It also acts as a nerve cell receptor for certain BOTULINUM TOXINS.
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Names and Synonyms
Name of Substance
- Synaptotagmin 2
MeSH Heading
- Synaptotagmin II
Systematic Name
- Synaptotagmin II (rat clone p573-2a protein moiety reduced)
Registry Numbers
CAS Registry Number
- 141440-89-3
System Generated Number
- 0141440893