8drp

Structural highlights

Function

RYR1_RABIT Calcium channel that mediates the release of Ca(2+) from the sarcoplasmic reticulum into the cytoplasm and thereby plays a key role in triggering muscle contraction following depolarization of T-tubules. Repeated very high-level exercise increases the open probability of the channel and leads to Ca(2+) leaking into the cytoplasm. Can also mediate the release of Ca(2+) from intracellular stores in neurons, and may thereby promote prolonged Ca(2+) signaling in the brain. Required for normal embryonic development of muscle fibers and skeletal muscle. Required for normal heart morphogenesis, skin development and ossification during embryogenesis (By similarity).^{[1] [2]}

References

1. ↑ Dulhunty AF, Laver DR, Gallant EM, Casarotto MG, Pace SM, Curtis S. Activation and inhibition of skeletal RyR channels by a part of the skeletal DHPR II-III loop: effects of DHPR Ser687 and FKBP12. Biophys J. 1999 Jul;77(1):189-203. PMID:10388749 doi:10.1016/S0006-3495(99)76881-5
2. ↑ Kakizawa S, Yamazawa T, Chen Y, Ito A, Murayama T, Oyamada H, Kurebayashi N, Sato O, Watanabe M, Mori N, Oguchi K, Sakurai T, Takeshima H, Saito N, Iino M. Nitric oxide-induced calcium release via ryanodine receptors regulates neuronal function. EMBO J. 2011 Oct 28;31(2):417-28. doi: 10.1038/emboj.2011.386. PMID:22036948 doi:10.1038/emboj.2011.386