NUC1, NUC-1, Nr1c2, Pparb, PPAR[b], Pparb/d, PPAR-beta, PPARdelta, PPAR-delta, Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor delta, Nuclear hormone receptor 1, Nuclear receptor subfamily 1 group C member 2, Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor beta, Ppard
Ligand-activated transcription factor. Receptor that binds peroxisome proliferators such as hypolipidemic drugs and fatty acids. Has a preference for poly-unsaturated fatty acids, such as gamma-linoleic acid and eicosapentanoic acid. Once activated by a ligand, the receptor binds to promoter elements of target genes. Regulates the peroxisomal beta-oxidation pathway of fatty acids. Functions as transcription activator for the acyl-CoA oxidase gene. Decreases expression of NPC1L1 once activated by a ligand (By similarity).
