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Vitamin A

Known as: retinol (vit A), vit a, Retinol 
Retinol and derivatives of retinol that play an essential role in metabolic functioning of the retina, the growth of and differentiation of… Expand
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13,14-dihydroxyretinol3-dehydroretinol palmitate4,4-difluororetinol4,4-difluororetinyl acetate
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CENTRUM TABDaily Multivitamin Oral TabletDermatitisGLYCERIN 5 g in 25 g TOPICAL GEL [SNAYTOX ANTI WRINKLE HYDRO MASK]
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Review
2018
Review
2018
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia: clinical aspects and preventive and therapeutic strategies
BackgroundBronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is the result of a complex process in which several prenatal and/or postnatal factors… Expand
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Review
2018
Review
2018
Role of Vitamin A in the Immune System
Vitamin A (VitA) is a micronutrient that is crucial for maintaining vision, promoting growth and development, and protecting… Expand
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Review
2010
Review
2010
Adipose tissue as an endocrine organ
Obesity is characterized by increased storage of fatty acids in an expanded adipose tissue mass and is closely associated with… Expand
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Review
2008
Review
2008
Vitamin effects on the immune system: vitamins A and D take centre stage
Vitamins are essential constituents of our diet that have long been known to influence the immune system. Vitamins A and D have… Expand
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Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Prevention of venous thromboembolism: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines (8th Edition).
This article discusses the prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and is part of the Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy… Expand
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Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Toll-Like Receptor Triggering of a Vitamin D-Mediated Human Antimicrobial Response
In innate immune responses, activation of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) triggers direct antimicrobial activity against intracellular… Expand
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Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Serum retinol binding protein 4 contributes to insulin resistance in obesity and type 2 diabetes
In obesity and type 2 diabetes, expression of the GLUT4 glucose transporter is decreased selectively in adipocytes. Adipose… Expand
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Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Live tissue intrinsic emission microscopy using multiphoton-excited native fluorescence and second harmonic generation
Multicolor nonlinear microscopy of living tissue using two- and three-photon-excited intrinsic fluorescence combined with second… Expand
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Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Effects of a combination of beta carotene and vitamin A on lung cancer and cardiovascular disease.
BACKGROUND Lung cancer and cardiovascular disease are major causes of death in the United States. It has been proposed that… Expand
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Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Lack of effect of long-term supplementation with beta carotene on the incidence of malignant neoplasms and cardiovascular disease.
BACKGROUND Observational studies suggest that people who consume more fruits and vegetables containing beta carotene have… Expand
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