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Vitamin A

CHEBI:CHEBI_12777

Definition

Any member of a group of fat-soluble retinoids produced via metabolism of provitamin A carotenoids that exhibit biological activity against vitamin A deficiency. Vitamin A is involved in immune function, vision, reproduction, and cellular communication.

Alternative Names

  • vitamin A vitamer
  • vitamin A vitamers
  • vitamin-A
  • vitamins A

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
11246
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Wikipedia:Vitamin_A

Additional References

Wikipedia:Vitamin_A

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