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    Glossary Cellular Retinoic Acid-Binding Protein 1

    protein that binds retinoic acid, regulating its cellular effects

    Cellular Retinoic Acid-Binding Protein 1 (CRABP1) is a protein that binds to retinoic acid, a derivative of vitamin A, within cells. This binding helps regulate the availability and activity of retinoic acid, which is crucial for processes like cell growth, differentiation, and apoptosis.

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