Transcription activator that binds to antioxidant response (ARE) elements in the promoter regions of target genes Important for the coordinated up-regulation of genes in response to oxidative stress. May be involved in the transcriptional activation of genes of the beta-globin cluster by mediating enhancer activity of hypersensitive site 2 of the beta-globin locus control region
Tissue Specificity
Widely expressed. Highest expression in adult muscle, kidney, lung, liver and in fetal muscle
Cellular Localization
Cytoplasm, cytosol. Nucleus. Note=Cytosolic under unstressed conditions, translocates into the nucleus upon induction by electrophilic agents