Term Name: | ryanodine receptor complex |
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Synonyms: | RyR |
Definition: | A voltage-gated calcium-release channel complex of the sarcoplasmic or endoplasmic reticulum. It plays an important role in the excitation-contraction (E-C) coupling of muscle cells. RyR comprises a family of ryanodine receptors, widely expressed throughout the animal kingdom. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:1990425] QuickGO AmiGO |