All-trans retinoic acid

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-000402",
  "term": "All-trans retinoic acid",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. All-trans retinoic acid is made in the body from vitamin A and helps cells to grow and develop, especially in the embryo. A form of all-trans retinoic acid made in the laboratory is put on the skin to treat conditions such as acne and is taken by mouth to treat acute promyelocytic leukemia (a fast-growing cancer in which there are too many immature blood-forming cells in the blood and bone marrow). All-trans retinoic acid is being studied in the prevention and treatment of other types of cancer. Also called ATRA, retinoic acid, tretinoin, and vitamin A acid.",
  "synonyms": [
    "ATRA",
    "retinoic acid",
    "tretinoin",
    "vitamin A acid"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/all-trans-retinoic-acid/"
}