Retinoid X Receptors (definition)

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Retinoid X Receptors

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Definition: A subtype of RETINOIC ACID RECEPTORS that are specific for 9-cis-retinoic acid which function as nuclear TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS that regulate multiple signalling pathways.

Examples Retinoid X Receptor alpha; Retinoid X Receptor beta; Retinoid X Receptor gamma

Other names protein, XR78E-F; XR78E F protein; Receptors, Retinoid X; Receptor, 9-cis-Retinoic Acid; Protein, RXR; XR78E-F protein; Receptor, Retinoid X; RXR Protein; 9-cis-Retinoic Acid Receptor; Retinoid X Receptor

Substance	CAS Registry & name	Categories	Source	Drugs*
UVI 3003	0	Coumaric Acids Tetrahydronaphthalenes Retinoid X Receptors/agonists.	Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2007 Oct 30;104(44):17323-8
CD 3254	0	Coumaric Acids Tetrahydronaphthalenes Retinoid X Receptors/agonists.	Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2007 Oct 30;104(44):17323-8
alitretinoin	5300-03-8	Tretinoin Retinoid X Receptors. Pharma Action* Antineoplastic Agents	Biochem Biophys Res Commun 1996 Dec 24;229(3):922-9	PANRETIN

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Sources: NLM Medical Subject Headings, NIH UMLS, Drugs@FDA, FDA AERS original data copyright United States Government. No endorsement implied. Last modified 6/6/2012
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