Definition: Retinol and derivatives of retinol that play an essential role in metabolic functioning of the retina, the growth of and differentiation of epithelial tissue, the growth of bone, reproduction, and the immune response. Dietary vitamin A is derived from a variety of CAROTENOIDS found in plants. It is enriched in the liver, egg yolks, and the fat component of dairy products.
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Other names Retinol; All Trans Retinol; Vitamin A1; Aquasol A; All-Trans-Retinol; 3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl); 11-cis-Retinol
retinol acetate [ 9-cis-retinyl acetate,ASTA Medica brand of retinol acetate,Chephasaar brand of retinol acetate,Dagravit A Forte,Dif Vitamin A Masivo,Novartis brand of retinol acetate,Optima brand of retinol acetate,RetiNit,Roche brand of retinol acetate,Vitamin A Dispersa,Vitamin-A-Saar,all-trans-retinyl acetate,retinol acetate, (9,13-cis)-isomer,retinyl acetate,vitamin A acetate ] structure given in first source
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