Term Name: | retinoid metabolic process |
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Synonyms: | retinoid metabolism |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways involving retinoids, any member of a class of isoprenoids that contain or are derived from four prenyl groups linked head-to-tail. Retinoids include retinol and retinal and structurally similar natural derivatives or synthetic compounds, but need not have vitamin A activity. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0001523] QuickGO AmiGO |