Molecule Details
InChIKeyFPIPGXGPPPQFEQ-OVSJKPMPSA-N
Compound NameRetinol
Canonical SMILESCC1=C(/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C(C)=C/CO)C(C)(C)CCC1
Clinical Status Data-mined Candidate
Targets (Human+Pathogen)3
Pfam Stratification Cross-Family
Avg pChEMBL6.96
SourceChEMBL;BindingDB
2D Structure
2D structure
Activity Profile
DrugBank Annotations
DrugBank ID DB00162
Drug NameVitamin A
CAS Number68-26-8
Groups approved investigational nutraceutical vet_approved
ATC Codes S01XA02 V04CB01 D10AD02 R01AX02 A11CA01
DescriptionRetinol 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 ...

Categories: Adjuvants, Immunologic Alimentary Tract and Metabolism Alkenes Anti-Acne Preparations Anti-Acne Preparations for Topical Use Anticarcinogenic Agents Antioxidants Biological Factors Carotenoids Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting Cyclohexanes Cyclohexenes Cycloparaffins Dermatologicals Diagnostic Agents Diet, Food, and Nutrition Diterpenes Esters Food Growth Substances Immunologic Factors Micronutrients Nasal Preparations Ophthalmologicals Physiological Phenomena Pigments, Biological Polyenes Protective Agents Retinoids Retinoids for Topical Use in Acne Sensory Organs Terpenes Tests for Fat Absorption Vitamin A Vitamins Vitamins (Fat Soluble)
Cross-references: BindingDB: 50092056 ChEBI: 17336 CHEMBL986 ChemSpider: 393012 Drugs Product Database (DPD): 704 C17276 D00069 PDB: RTL PharmGKB: PA451884 PubChem:445354 PubChem:46508191 RxCUI: 11246 Therapeutic Targets Database: DNC001498 Wikipedia: Vitamin_A ZINC: ZINC000003831417
Target Activities (3)
Target Gene Organism Category Pfam pChEMBL Type Source
P02753 RBP4 Homo sapiens Human PF00061 7.4 Kd ChEMBL
P05067 APP Homo sapiens Human PF10515 PF12924 PF12925 PF02177 PF03494 PF00014 6.7 IC50 ChEMBL;BindingDB
P37840 SNCA Homo sapiens Human PF01387 6.7 IC50 ChEMBL;BindingDB
DrugBank Target Actions (27)
Target Gene Target Name Action Type
P02753 RBP4 Retinol-binding protein 4 binder carriers
P02768 ALB Albumin binder carriers
P09455 P09455 Retinol-binding protein 1 binder carriers
P10745 P10745 Retinol-binding protein 3 binder carriers
P12271 RLBP1 Retinaldehyde-binding protein 1 binder carriers
P50120 P50120 Retinol-binding protein 2 binder carriers
P82980 P82980 Retinol-binding protein 5 binder carriers
Q96R05 Q96R05 Retinoid-binding protein 7 binder carriers
O43174 CYP26A1 Cytochrome P450 26A1 inducer enzymes
O43174 CYP26A1 Cytochrome P450 26A1 substrate enzymes
P48443 RXRG Retinoic acid receptor RXR-gamma binder targets
P05090 P05090 Apolipoprotein D ligand targets
P41222 PTGDS Prostaglandin-H2 D-isomerase ligand targets
O75911 O75911 Short-chain dehydrogenase/reductase 3 substrate targets
O94788 ALDH1A2 Retinal dehydrogenase 2 substrate targets
O95237 O95237 Lecithin retinol acyltransferase substrate targets
P00352 ALDH1A1 Aldehyde dehydrogenase 1A1 substrate targets
P47895 ALDH1A3 Retinaldehyde dehydrogenase 3 substrate targets
Q6NUM9 Q6NUM9 All-trans-retinol 13,14-reductase substrate targets
Q8NBN7 Q8NBN7 Retinol dehydrogenase 13 substrate targets
Q8TC12 Q8TC12 Retinol dehydrogenase 11 substrate targets
Q92781 Q92781 Retinol dehydrogenase 5 substrate targets
Q96NR8 Q96NR8 Retinol dehydrogenase 12 substrate targets
Q9BTZ2 Q9BTZ2 Dehydrogenase/reductase SDR family member 4 substrate targets
Q9HBH5 Q9HBH5 Retinol dehydrogenase 14 substrate targets
Q9NYR8 Q9NYR8 Retinol dehydrogenase 8 substrate targets
Q9BX79 STRA6 Receptor for retinol uptake STRA6 substrate transporters