Retinoids in nephrology: Promises and pitfalls. Background Retinoids, a family of vitamin A
metabolites or analogs, play an important role in regulating cell proliferation, differentiation …

Carotenoids are compounds of great dietery importance. Recent interest in carotenoids has
been stimulated by epidemiological studies that strongly suggest that consumption of …

Vitamin A protects against development of infectious diseases, and B cells are important
players in this process. Keys to the protective role of retinoic acid (RA) against infections …

ABCA1, the mutant molecule in Tangier Disease, mediates efflux of cellular cholesterol to
apoA-I and is induced by liver X receptor (LXR)/retinoid X receptor (RXR) transcription …

Tumor-stromal communication within the microenvironment contributes to initiation of
metastasis and may present a therapeutic opportunity. Using serial single-cell RNA …

Vitamin A (VitA) is an important fat-soluble vitamin which plays an important role in cell
growth and individual development. However, the effect of VitA on the repair process of …

The anti-inflammatory effect of retinoic acid (RA) has been investigated for several decades.
However, the underlying mechanisms responsible for this effect are largely unknown. In this …

Epidemiologically, a high-carotenoid intake via a fruit-and vegetable-rich diet is associated
with a decreased risk of various forms of cancer. The mechanisms by which carotenoids …

Cardiomyocyte apoptosis has an important role in the transition from compensatory cardiac
remodeling to heart failure. All‐trans retinoic acid (RA), a bioactive vitamin A derivative …

Retinoids are recognized as important regulators of vertebrate development, cell
differentiation, and tissue function. Previous studies, performed both in vivo and in vitro …