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Keyword Retinol-binding

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DefinitionProtein which binds retinol, one of the active form of Vitamin A, a fat-soluble vitamin derived from carotenes. It is a precursor of retinal, the light-absorbing group of visual pigments. Vitamin A is also required for growth.
Synonyms Vitamin A-binding
CategoryLigand
GOretinol binding [ GO:0019841 ]
GraphicalRetinol-bindingLigand