Vitamin A acid
Vitamin A Acid
Vitamin A Acid, also known as Retinoic Acid (pronunciation: reh-tin-OH-ic acid), is a metabolite of Vitamin A that plays crucial roles in cell growth, differentiation, and homeostasis.
Etymology
The term "Retinoic Acid" is derived from the Latin word "retina," referring to the part of the eye that is rich in Vitamin A, and the suffix "-oic acid," which is commonly used in chemistry to denote a specific type of organic acid.
Function
Vitamin A Acid is essential for the proper functioning of the Visual System, the growth of and differentiation of Epithelial Cells, and the metabolism of Embryonic Tissue. It is also involved in the regulation of Gene Expression.
Related Terms
- Retinol: Also known as Vitamin A1, it is one of the animal forms of Vitamin A.
- Carotenoids: Organic pigments that are found in the chloroplasts and chromoplasts of plants and some other photosynthetic organisms like algae, some bacteria, and some types of fungus.
- Beta-Carotene: A red-orange pigment found in plants and fruits, especially carrots and colorful vegetables.
- Retinal: A form of Vitamin A that is active in the retina of the eye where it is a necessary part of the biochemical process of vision.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vitamin A acid
- Wikipedia's article - Vitamin A acid
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