Nuclear receptor subfamily 1 group I member 2 (NR1I2)

Nuclear receptor that binds and is activated by number of endogenous and xenobiotic compounds. Transcription factor that activates the transcription of multiple genes involved in the metabolism and secretion of possibly harmful xenobiotics, drugs and endogenous compounds.

Activated from the antibiotic rifampicin and various plant metabolites, such as hyperforin, guggulipid, colupulone, and isoflavones. Response to specific ligands is species-specific.