Noun
retinoic acid (uncountable)
(biochemistry) A derivative of vitamin A, used in the treatment of acne; it is essential for bone and tissue development.
Stem cell biology Retinoic acid is an influential factor used in differentiation of stem cells to more committed fates, echoing retinoic acid's importance in natural embryonic developmental pathways. Source: Internet
Vitamin A biosynthesis Biological role Role in embryology Retinoic acid via the retinoic acid receptor influences the process of cell differentiation, hence, the growth and development of embryos. Source: Internet
Retinoic acid, termed Tretinoin in clinical usage, is used in the treatment of acne and keratosis pilaris in a topical cream. Source: Internet
Retinoic acid has its effects by turning on a differential pattern of Hox genes which encode different homeodomain transcription factors which in turn can turn on cell type specific genes. Source: Internet
Retinoic acid receptors are another subset of nuclear receptors. Source: Internet