Biological Activity
Extremely potent analog of retinoic acid, selective for the retinoic acid receptor (RAR) subtype.
Definition
ChEBI: A retinoid that consists of benzoic acid substituted at position 4 by a 2-(5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-yl)prop-1-en-1-yl group. It is a synthetic retinoid that acts as a selective agonist for the retinoic acid receptors (RAR).
Biochem/physiol Actions
Selective and highly potent retinoic acid analog with affinity for retinoic acid receptors (RAR) α, β, and γ, which are nuclear transcription factors. Produces ligand-activated transcription of genes that possess retinoic acid responsive elements.
Safety Profile
An experimental teratogen. Otherexperimental reproductive effects. When heated todecomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
storage
4°C, protect from light
References
[1] pignatello m a, kauffman f c, levin a a. multiple factors contribute to the toxicity of the aromatic retinoid, ttnpb (ro 13-7410): binding affinities and disposition. toxicology and applied pharmacology, 1997, 142(2): 319-327.