VITAMIN A
\vˈɪtəmɪn ˈe͡ɪ], \vˈɪtəmɪn ˈeɪ], \v_ˈɪ_t_ə_m_ɪ_n ˈeɪ]\
Definitions of VITAMIN A
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any of several fat-soluble vitamins essential for normal vision; prevents night blindness or inflammation or dryness of the eyes
By Princeton University
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any of several fat-soluble vitamins essential for normal vision; prevents night blindness or inflammation or dryness of the eyes
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Retinol and derivatives of retinol that play an essential role in metabolic functioning of the retina, the growth of and differentiation of epithelial tissue, the growth of bone, reproduction, and the immune response. Dietary vitamin A is derived from a variety of CAROTENOIDS found in plants. It is enriched in the liver, egg yolks, and the fat component of dairy products.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Procollagen Proline Dioxygenase
- mixed-function oxygenase that catalyzes hydroxylation prolyl-glycyl-containing-peptide, usually in protocollagen, hydroxyprolylglycyl-peptide. The enzyme utilizes molecular oxygen with a concomitant oxidative decarboxylation of 2-oxoglutarate to succinate. EC 1.14.11.2.