Retinoids

This book examines subjects from a variety of disciplines to report on the most recent experimental observations in basic as well as in applied research of natural and synthetic retinoids. Written by leading scientists in this field, the chapters offer an extensive overview covering such areas as metabolism, nutrition, molecular and cell biology, developmental biology, pharmacology, and therapeutic use of vitamin A and its derivatives. Basic investigators as well as clinicians will find this volume valuable both as a summary of recent research and as a stimulus for future experimental work in this continuously expanding field.