Uses
4-KETORETINOL activate gene expression through binding to nuclear receptor proteins. They are useful for treating leukemia, lymphoma, squamous cell carcinoma, deep (cystic) acne, psoriasis, and photodamaged or aging skin.
Definition
ChEBI: All-trans-4-oxoretinol is a retinoid that is all-trans-retinol in which the hydrogens at position 4 have been replaced by an oxo group. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent. It is a retinoid, a cyclic ketone, an enone and a primary allylic alcohol. It is functionally related to an all-trans-retinol.
