The function of ENSG00000156006 (NAT2, N-acetyltransferase 2) is as follows. Catalyzes the N- or O-acetylation of various arylamine and heterocyclic amine substrates (PubMed:12222688, PubMed:7915226). Participates in the detoxification of a plethora of hydrazine and arylamine drugs, and is able to bioactivate several known carcinogens. .