COVID-19: Endogenous Retinoic Acid Theory and Retinoic Acid Depletion Syndrome.

ABSTRACT: This study presents two new concepts and definitions to the medical literature. One of those is "endogenous retinoic acid theory" and the other "retinoic acid depletion syndrome". A new classification will be provided for the immune system: "retinoic acid-dependent component" and "retinoic acid non-dependent component". If this theory is verified, all the diseases where the retinoic acid metabolism is defective and retinoic acid levels are low will be identified and new approaches will be developed fortreating such diseases. When the need for retinoic acids increases, such as acute infection, high fever, severe catabolic process, or chronic antigenic stimulation, cytochrome oxidase enzymes are inhibited by drugs or internal mechanisms. Metabolism and excretion of retinoic acids stored in t

SUBMITTER: Sarohan AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7481114 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature