Other name: all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA)
Retinoic acid (RA) serves as a metabolite of vitamin A (retinol) and operates as a morphogen, directing cell differentiation and embryonic patterning during early developmental stages. Alongside certain molecules, RA plays a crucial role in overseeing the appropriate development of the craniofacial region and skeleton in vertebrates.
Medicinal Uses:
- Hyperpigmentation
- Liver spots
- Sallowness
- Wrinkling
