ATC Group: A11CA01 Retinol (vit A)
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Retinol (vit A)
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A11CA01
Retinol (vit A)
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Description
Vitamin A plays an important role in the visual process. It is isomerised to the 11-cis isomer and subsequently bound to the opsin to form the photoreceptor for vision under subdued light. Vitamin A also participates in the formation and maintenance of the integrity of epithelial tissues and mucous membranes.