MeSH definition : 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.;
MeSH synonym : synaptotagmin 2;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synaptotagmin ii;
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.