Vitamin A

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:vitamin_A
gptkbp:absorbedBy gptkb:small_intestine
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:axerophthol
gptkb:retinol
gptkbp:ATCCode A11CA01
gptkbp:CASNumber 68-26-8
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C20H30O
gptkbp:deficiencyCauses immune deficiency
night blindness
xerophthalmia
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Elmer_McCollum
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1913
gptkbp:excessCauses gptkb:hypervitaminosis_A
gptkbp:existsIn gptkb:retinol
retinal
retinoic acid
retinyl esters
gptkbp:foundIn carrots
lettuce
sweet potatoes
dairy products
liver
egg yolk
gptkbp:function gptkb:DVD
reproduction
cell growth
immune system
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vitamin A
gptkbp:isFatSoluble true
gptkbp:isNutrientType micronutrient
gptkbp:isStoredIn liver
gptkbp:isVitaminGroup retinoids
gptkbp:isWaterSoluble false
gptkbp:IUPACName gptkb:retinol
gptkbp:molecularWeight 286.45 g/mol
gptkbp:nutrient animals
humans
gptkbp:obtainedFrom animal sources
plant sources (as provitamin A carotenoids)
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:beta-carotene
gptkbp:regulates dietary intake
liver storage
gptkbp:requires gptkb:DVD
embryonic development
immune function
reproduction
bone growth
epithelial cell integrity
gptkbp:solubility fat-soluble
gptkbp:transportation retinol-binding protein
gptkbp:UNII 8012-96-4
gptkbp:usedFor skin health
immune support
supporting eye health
treating vitamin A deficiency
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:seafood
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3