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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Proteins > Transcription Factors > Receptors, Retinoic Acid
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Proteins > Receptors, Cytoplasmic and Nuclear > Receptors, Retinoic Acid

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Receptors, Retinoic Acid  

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  • Receptor, Retinoic Acid
  • Retinoic Acid Receptor
  • Retinoic Acid Receptors

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  • 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.

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  • 94; was RETINOIC ACID-BINDING PROTEINS (NM) 1976-93

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