Presence of cellular retinol and retinoic acid binding proteins in human uterus

Int J Vitam Nutr Res. 1975;45(3):293-8.

Abstract

Human uterine cells contain two separate soluble proteins, one binding retinol and one binding retinoic acid with high specifity. This suggests that both retinol and retinoic acid may be required for normal uterine function.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Carrier Proteins / metabolism*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Protein Binding
  • Solubility
  • Tretinoin* / metabolism
  • Uterus / cytology
  • Uterus / metabolism*
  • Vitamin A* / analogs & derivatives*
  • Vitamin A* / metabolism

Substances

  • Carrier Proteins
  • Vitamin A
  • Tretinoin