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
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Carrier Proteins / metabolism*
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Female
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Humans
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Protein Binding
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Solubility
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Tretinoin* / metabolism
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Uterus / cytology
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Uterus / metabolism*
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Vitamin A* / analogs & derivatives*
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Vitamin A* / metabolism
Substances
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Carrier Proteins
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Vitamin A
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Tretinoin