retinoid metabolic process

Term ID

GO:0001523

Synonyms

• retinoid metabolism

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways involving retinoids, any member of a class of isoprenoids that contain or are derived from four prenyl groups linked head-to-tail. Retinoids include retinol and retinal and structurally similar natural derivatives or synthetic compounds, but need not have vitamin A activity. 0198506732

References

Ontology

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