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retinoic acid /ret·i·no·ic ac·id/ (ret″ĭ-no´ik) an oxidized derivative of retinol, believed to be the form of vitamin A that plays a role in the development and growth of bone and in the maintenance of normal epithelial structures. In pharmacology, it often denotes the all-trans isomer (tretinoin); the 13-cis isomer is usually called isotretinoin.
Retinoic acid Vitamin A1 acid which is used topically to treat acne. Mentioned in: Warts retinoic acid [ret″ĭ-no´ik] an oxidized derivative of retinol, believed to be the form of vitamin A that plays a role in the development and growth of bone and in the maintenance of normal epithelial structures. The all-trans isomer is called tretinoin and used as a keratolytic and antineoplastic agent. The 13-cis isomer is called isotretinoin and used as a treatment for acne.
retinoic acid form of vitamin A, derived from retinal. See tretinoin.
(all-trans-)retinoic acid Tretinoin The natural form of vitamin A, which transports monosaccharides in glycoprotein synthesis, as occurs in the turnover of mucosal epithelia of the oral cavity, respiratory and urinary tracts. See Retinal, Retinoic acid embryopathy, Tretinoin, Vitamin A. Patient discussion about retinoic acid. Q. has anyone here tried crossfit? its a way of cross training that is supposed to work your wholebody. I am interested in trying it but want some feedback from my friends here first. A. cool, I am planning on a class this Friday. Read more or ask a question about retinoic acidWant to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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