The Biochemistry of Retinoid Signaling III, 1st ed. 2020
Vitamin A and Retinoic Acid in Embryonic Development
Subcellular Biochemistry Series, Vol. 95

This book covers subjects that have major impacts on society, such as the mechanism of maternal-fetal transfer of vitamin A, and the effects of alcohol on retinoic acid signaling and mammalian embryonic development. There has been an awareness of the importance of consuming vitamins throughout human history, but empirical studies of their physiological role and mode of action only began about 150 years ago. Since then, the biochemical nature of vitamin A and its active derivative, retinoic acid, have been identified and researchers around the globe have investigated retinoic acid?s physiological function in growth processes and in maintaining life

This book is a valuable resource for scientists involved in vitamin A/retinoic acid research and readers interested in developmental biology.

Provides insights into the role of vitamin A/retinoic acid signaling in embryonic development

Covers retinoic-acid-regulated genes during development

Describes how reduced retinoid signaling contributes to fetal alcohol syndrome