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ALDH1A2

aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 family, member A2

Synonyms:
RALDH(II), RALDH2, RALDH2-T
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  • Human(8854) Summary: This protein belongs to the aldehyde dehydrogenase family of proteins. The product of this gene is an enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of retinoic acid (RA) from retinaldehyde. Retinoic acid, the active derivative of vitamin A (retinol), is a hormonal signaling molecule that functions in developing and adult tissues. The studies of a similar mouse gene suggest that this enzyme and the cytochrome CYP26A1, concurrently establish local embryonic retinoic acid levels which facilitate posterior organ development and prevent spina bifida. Four transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been identified for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, May 2011]
  • Mouse(19378) aldehyde dehydrogenase family 1, subfamily A2
  • Rat(116676) aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 family, member A2
  • naked mole-rat(101699741) aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 family, member A2
  • domestic guinea pig(100718164) aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 family, member A2
  • dog(478319) aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 family, member A2
  • sheep(101117509) aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 family, member A2
  • chicken(395844) aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 family, member A2
  • Zebrafish(116713) aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 family, member A2
  • Domestic Rabbit(100339014) aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 family, member A2
  • domestic cat(101082916) aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 family, member A2
  • cow(535075) aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 family, member A2
  • Horse(100054550) aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 family, member A2

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