Retinoic Acid Agent Ro 16-9100

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A synthetic retinoid with differentiation inducing and potential antineoplastic activities. Like other retinoic acid agents, Ro 16-9100 binds to and activates retinoic acid receptors (RARs), thereby altering the expression of certain genes leading to cell differentiation and decreased cell proliferation in susceptible cells.

**Synonyms:** - Retinoid Ro 16-9100 - Ro 16-9100 - Ro 16-9100 - Ro-16-9100