OBO ID: CHEBI:12777
Term Name: vitamin A Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • vitamin A vitamer
  • vitamin A vitamers
  • vitamin-A
  • vitamins A
Definition: Any member of a group of fat-soluble retinoids produced via metabolism of provitamin A carotenoids that exhibit biological activity against vitamin A deficiency. Vitamin A is involved in immune function, vision, reproduction, and cellular communication.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
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