A history of vitamin A and retinoids

FASEB J. 1996 Jul;10(9):1102-7. doi: 10.1096/fasebj.10.9.8801174.

Abstract

This is a historical account of the recognition of human vitamin A deficiency from ancient Egypt to the present century, as well as history of the discovery of vitamin A and the functions of vitamin A and the retinoids.

Publication types

  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • History, 17th Century
  • History, 18th Century
  • History, 19th Century
  • History, Ancient
  • History, Medieval
  • Humans
  • Retinoids / history
  • Retinoids / metabolism
  • Vitamin A / history*
  • Vitamin A / metabolism
  • Vitamin A Deficiency / history*

Substances

  • Retinoids
  • Vitamin A