The function of ENSG00000156171 (DRAM2, DNA damage regulated autophagy modulator 2) is as follows. Plays a role in the initiation of autophagy. In the retina, might be involved in the process of photoreceptor cells renewal and recycling to preserve visual function. Induces apoptotic cell death when coexpressed with DRAM1. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:19895784, ECO:0000269|PubMed:25983245}.