Term Name:	ryanodine receptor complex
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