Predicted to enable nicotinic acid receptor activity. Involved in neutrophil apoptotic process and positive regulation of neutrophil apoptotic process. Located in cell junction and plasma membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]
Forensic Context
A study in mice demonstrated that the HCAR2 gene was upregulated in common in blood leukocytes at 2 hours post-injury across three distinct models of systemic inflammation: trauma/hemorrhage, burn injury, and lipopolysaccharide infusion [Brownstein et al. DOI:10.1152/physiolgenomics.00213.2005].