13-cis Retinoic Acid-d5

13-cis Retinoic Acid-d5 is a stable isotope of 13-cis Retinoic Acid, a biologically active metabolite of vitamin A. It functions as a ligand for both the retinoic acid receptor (RAR) and the retinoid X receptor (RXR) nuclear receptors. Upon binding to these receptors, 13-cis Retinoic Acid-d5 modulates gene expression, leading to the regulation of cellular differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis. Its mechanism of action involves the activation of specific DNA sequences, known as retinoic acid response elements (RAREs), which are present in the regulatory regions of target genes. This activation ultimately leads to the modulation of various cellular processes, including the regulation of cell growth and development. 13-cis Retinoic Acid-d5 may play a role in the regulation of immune function and inflammation through its interaction with nuclear receptors. 13-cis Retinoic Acid-d5 is used for studying the molecular mechanisms underlying the biological effects of retinoic acid in cellular and developmental processes.