NF-κΒ activator 2 is a potent and orally active NF-ҡB activator, with an EC50 of 1.58 μM. NF-κΒ activator 2 induces SOD2 through increasing NF-ҡB expression and activation. NF-κΒ activator 2 can be used for the research of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).