Retinoic Acid Receptors

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Description

Retinoic Acid Receptors are a group of Receptors that “receive” Retinoic Acid.

 

Biological Function of Retinoic Acid Receptors

Hair

 Dermal Papilla cells contain Retinoic Acid Receptors (activation of these Receptors by Retinoids such as Retin-A may prolong the duration of the Anagen phase of Hair Growth).  [1]

 

Nervous System

 Retinoic Acid Receptors are present in the Hippocampus and (when activated by Retinoic Acid) may enhance Learning ability and Memory.

 

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