Retinoid Signaling

Pathway Retinoid signaling pathways are a group of pathways, involving the metabolism of vitamin A, which are involved in regulating the development, differentiation and homeostasis of a wide variety of tissue types. Retinoids are hormones, mainly derived from vitamin A, and the signaling pathways they control involve the interaction between the retinoids, nuclear receptors and related proteins. Retinoid signaling plays an important role in vision, immune system, reproductive system, and numerous other biological processes. Due to their importance in many cellular processes, retinoid signaling pathways are an important area for pharmacological research, and may be targeted for the treatment of many different diseases, including cancer, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.