The function of NPR2 (natriuretic peptide receptor 2, ENSG00000159899) is as follows. Receptor for the C-type natriuretic peptide NPPC/CNP hormone. Has guanylate cyclase activity upon binding of its ligand. May play a role in the regulation of skeletal growth. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:15146390, ECO:0000269|PubMed:1672777, ECO:0000269|PubMed:24001744, ECO:0000269|PubMed:24471569, ECO:0000269|PubMed:26980729}.