Receptors, Retinoic Acid

Proteins in the nucleus or cytoplasm that specifically bind RETINOIC ACID or RETINOL and trigger changes in the behavior of cells. Retinoic acid receptors, like steroid receptors, are ligand-activated transcription regulators. Several types have been recognized.

Year introduced: 1994

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Tree Number(s): D12.776.826.701, D12.776.930.775

MeSH Unique ID: D018168

Entry Terms:

• Retinoic Acid Receptor
• Receptor, Retinoic Acid
• Retinoic Acid Receptors
• Retinoic Acid-Binding Proteins
• Proteins, Retinoic Acid-Binding
• Retinoic Acid Binding Proteins

Previous Indexing:

• Carrier Proteins (1979-1993)
• Protein Binding (1976-1978)
• Proteins (1976-1978)

See Also:

• Retinol-Binding Proteins

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Receptors, Cytoplasmic and Nuclear
Receptors, Retinoic Acid
Retinoic Acid Receptor alpha
Retinoic Acid Receptor gamma
Retinoid X Receptors
Retinoid X Receptor alpha
Retinoid X Receptor beta
Retinoid X Receptor gamma

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Transcription Factors
Receptors, Retinoic Acid
Retinoic Acid Receptor alpha
Retinoic Acid Receptor gamma
Retinoid X Receptors