Retinoic Acid
Retinoic acid is a form of vitamin A found in the body that plays an important role in the regulation of cell growth, differentiation, and development. It acts as a ligand, or a molecule that binds to a cell and transmits a signal, to receptors in the nucleus of cells and modulates the expression of specific genes to control the cell's behavior. Retinoic acid is also known to act as a signaling molecule in the growth and development of embryos. In addition, it has been shown to have anti-cancer properties and is used in the treatment of a variety of cancers, such as acute promyelocytic leukemia. Retinoic acid is also used to treat some skin disorders, such as acne and psoriasis, as well as other conditions, like psoriatic arthritis.
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