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negative regulation of retinoic acid biosynthetic process

Definition

Target type: biologicalprocess

Any process that stops, prevents or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of retinoic acid biosynthetic process. [GOC:TermGenie, GOC:yaf]

Negative regulation of retinoic acid biosynthetic process involves a complex interplay of enzymes and regulatory factors to control the production of retinoic acid, a crucial signaling molecule involved in various developmental and physiological processes. Retinoic acid biosynthesis begins with the conversion of retinol (vitamin A) to retinaldehyde, catalyzed by retinol dehydrogenase (RDH) enzymes. Subsequently, retinaldehyde is oxidized to retinoic acid by retinaldehyde dehydrogenases (RALDH) enzymes. The negative regulation of this process is crucial for maintaining appropriate levels of retinoic acid, preventing its accumulation and potential toxic effects. Various mechanisms contribute to this negative regulation, including:

1. **Transcriptional regulation of RDH and RALDH genes:** Specific transcription factors and signaling pathways can repress the expression of RDH and RALDH genes, thereby reducing the synthesis of retinaldehyde and retinoic acid. For example, retinoic acid itself can act as a negative feedback regulator by inhibiting the expression of RALDH genes.

2. **Post-translational modification of RDH and RALDH enzymes:** These enzymes can be subject to phosphorylation, acetylation, or ubiquitination, leading to altered activity or stability. For instance, phosphorylation of certain RDH enzymes can decrease their activity, reducing retinoic acid synthesis.

3. **Inhibition of RDH and RALDH enzymatic activity:** Specific inhibitors can bind to and block the active sites of RDH and RALDH enzymes, preventing their catalytic activity. For example, some small molecules have been identified that specifically inhibit RALDH enzymes.

4. **Regulation of retinoic acid degradation:** Retinoic acid can be inactivated by enzymatic degradation, mainly through oxidation and conjugation reactions. Increased activity of these degradation enzymes would lead to lower levels of retinoic acid.

5. **Competition for substrates:** Other metabolic pathways can compete with retinoic acid synthesis for shared substrates like retinol or retinaldehyde. This competition can reduce the availability of these substrates for retinoic acid production.

6. **Cellular localization:** The localization of RDH and RALDH enzymes within cells can influence the efficiency of retinoic acid production. For example, compartmentalization of these enzymes in specific cellular organelles or compartments can limit their access to substrates or cofactors.

Overall, negative regulation of retinoic acid biosynthesis ensures precise control over its production and prevents imbalances that could have detrimental effects on development and physiology. This intricate regulatory network involves multiple levels of control, from transcriptional regulation to post-translational modifications and enzymatic activity, ultimately safeguarding the proper functioning of retinoic acid signaling.'
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Proteins (2)

ProteinDefinitionTaxonomy
Aldo-keto reductase family 1 member C3An aldo-keto reductase family 1 member C3 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P42330]Homo sapiens (human)
Protein arginine N-methyltransferase 3A protein arginine N-methyltransferase 3 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:O60678]Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (40)

CompoundDefinitionClassesRoles
berberinealkaloid antibiotic;
berberine alkaloid;
botanical anti-fungal agent;
organic heteropentacyclic compound
antilipemic drug;
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
EC 1.1.1.141 [15-hydroxyprostaglandin dehydrogenase (NAD(+))] inhibitor;
EC 1.1.1.21 (aldehyde reductase) inhibitor;
EC 1.13.11.52 (indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase) inhibitor;
EC 1.21.3.3 (reticuline oxidase) inhibitor;
EC 2.1.1.116 [3'-hydroxy-N-methyl-(S)-coclaurine 4'-O-methyltransferase] inhibitor;
EC 2.1.1.122 [(S)-tetrahydroprotoberberine N-methyltransferase] inhibitor;
EC 2.7.11.10 (IkappaB kinase) inhibitor;
EC 3.1.1.4 (phospholipase A2) inhibitor;
EC 3.1.1.7 (acetylcholinesterase) inhibitor;
EC 3.1.1.8 (cholinesterase) inhibitor;
EC 3.1.3.48 (protein-tyrosine-phosphatase) inhibitor;
EC 3.4.14.5 (dipeptidyl-peptidase IV) inhibitor;
EC 3.4.21.26 (prolyl oligopeptidase) inhibitor;
geroprotector;
hypoglycemic agent;
metabolite;
potassium channel blocker
flufenamic acidflufenamic acid : An aromatic amino acid consisting of anthranilic acid carrying an N-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl substituent. An analgesic and anti-inflammatory, it is used in rheumatic disorders.

Flufenamic Acid: An anthranilic acid derivative with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. It is used in musculoskeletal and joint disorders and administered by mouth and topically. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p16)
aromatic amino acid;
organofluorine compound
antipyretic;
EC 1.14.99.1 (prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase) inhibitor;
non-narcotic analgesic;
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
flurbiprofenflurbiprofen : A monocarboxylic acid that is a 2-fluoro-[1,1'-biphenyl-4-yl] moiety linked to C-2 of propionic acid. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic, it is used as a pre-operative anti-miotic as well as orally for arthritis or dental pain.

Flurbiprofen: An anti-inflammatory analgesic and antipyretic of the phenylalkynoic acid series. It has been shown to reduce bone resorption in periodontal disease by inhibiting CARBONIC ANHYDRASE.
fluorobiphenyl;
monocarboxylic acid
antipyretic;
EC 1.14.99.1 (prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase) inhibitor;
non-narcotic analgesic;
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
gliclazideGliclazide: An oral sulfonylurea hypoglycemic agent which stimulates insulin secretion.N-sulfonylureahypoglycemic agent;
insulin secretagogue;
radical scavenger
glimepirideglimepiride: structure given in first sourcesulfonamide
ibuprofenMidol: combination of cinnamedrine, phenacetin, aspirin & caffeinemonocarboxylic acidantipyretic;
cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor;
cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor;
drug allergen;
environmental contaminant;
geroprotector;
non-narcotic analgesic;
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug;
radical scavenger;
xenobiotic
indomethacinindometacin : A member of the class of indole-3-acetic acids that is indole-3-acetic acid in which the indole ring is substituted at positions 1, 2 and 5 by p-chlorobenzoyl, methyl, and methoxy groups, respectively. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, it is used in the treatment of musculoskeletal and joint disorders including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, bursitis and tendinitis.

Indomethacin: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) that inhibits CYCLOOXYGENASE, which is necessary for the formation of PROSTAGLANDINS and other AUTACOIDS. It also inhibits the motility of POLYMORPHONUCLEAR LEUKOCYTES.
aromatic ether;
indole-3-acetic acids;
monochlorobenzenes;
N-acylindole
analgesic;
drug metabolite;
EC 1.14.99.1 (prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase) inhibitor;
environmental contaminant;
gout suppressant;
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug;
xenobiotic;
xenobiotic metabolite
meclofenamic acidmeclofenamic acid : An aminobenzoic acid that is anthranilic acid in which one of the hydrogens attached to the nitrogen is replaced by a 2,6-dichloro-3-methylphenyl group. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, it is used as the sodium salt for the treatment of dysmenorrhoea (painful periods), osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Meclofenamic Acid: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with antipyretic and antigranulation activities. It also inhibits prostaglandin biosynthesis.
aminobenzoic acid;
organochlorine compound;
secondary amino compound
analgesic;
anticonvulsant;
antineoplastic agent;
antipyretic;
antirheumatic drug;
EC 1.13.11.34 (arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase) inhibitor;
EC 1.14.99.1 (prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase) inhibitor;
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
mefenamic acidmefenamic acid : An aminobenzoic acid that is anthranilic acid in which one of the hydrogens attached to the nitrogen is replaced by a 2,3-dimethylphenyl group. Although classed as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, its anti-inflammatory properties are considered to be minor. It is used to relieve mild to moderate pain, including headaches, dental pain, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Mefenamic Acid: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. It is an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase.
aminobenzoic acid;
secondary amino compound
analgesic;
antipyretic;
antirheumatic drug;
EC 1.14.99.1 (prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase) inhibitor;
environmental contaminant;
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug;
xenobiotic
fenamic acidfenamic acid : An aminobenzoic acid that is the N-phenyl derivative of anthranilic acid. It acts as a parent skeleton for the synthesis of several non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

fenamic acid: has chloride and potassium channel-blocking activity; RN given refers to parent cpd
aminobenzoic acid;
secondary amino compound
membrane transport modulator
medroxyprogesterone acetate20-oxo steroid;
3-oxo-Delta(4) steroid;
acetate ester;
corticosteroid;
steroid ester
adjuvant;
androgen;
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
female contraceptive drug;
inhibitor;
progestin;
synthetic oral contraceptive
benzoic anhydride2-benzoylbenzoic acid: structure in first source
3,5-dichlorosalicylic acid3,5-dichlorosalicylic acid: structure in first sourcechlorobenzoic acid
3,5-dibromosalicylic acid3,5-dibromosalicylic acid: structure in first source
3-phenoxybenzoic acid3-phenoxybenzoic acid : A phenoxybenzoic acid in which the phenoxy group is meta to the carboxy group. It is a metabolite of pyrethroid insecticides.

3-phenoxybenzoic acid: metabolite associated with exposure to pyrethroid insecticides
phenoxybenzoic acidhuman xenobiotic metabolite;
marine xenobiotic metabolite
6-methoxy-2-naphthylacetic acid(6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)acetic acid : A monocarboxylic acid consisting of 2-naphthylacetic acid having a methoxy substituent at the 6-position. The active metabolite of the prodrug nabumetone.

6-methoxy-2-naphthylacetic acid: major metabolite of nabumetone; inhibits cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)
methoxynaphthalene;
monocarboxylic acid
drug metabolite;
EC 1.14.99.1 (prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase) inhibitor;
xenobiotic metabolite
dexibuprofendexibuprofen: structure in first sourceibuprofennon-narcotic analgesic;
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
octyl gallategallate esterfood antioxidant;
hypoglycemic agent;
plant metabolite
4-methoxybenzophenone4-methoxybenzophenone: structure in first source
5-methoxy-methylindoleacetic acid5-methoxy-methylindoleacetic acid: structure given in first sourceindole-3-acetic acids
c.i. direct red 23C.I. Direct Red 23: azo dye; structure in first source
naproxennaproxen : A methoxynaphthalene that is 2-methoxynaphthalene substituted by a carboxy ethyl group at position 6. Naproxen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug commonly used for the reduction of pain, fever, inflammation and stiffness caused by conditions such as osteoarthritis, kidney stones, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, menstrual cramps, tendinitis, bursitis, and for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. It works by inhibiting both the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes.

Naproxen: An anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Both the acid and its sodium salt are used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic or musculoskeletal disorders, dysmenorrhea, and acute gout.
methoxynaphthalene;
monocarboxylic acid
antipyretic;
cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor;
cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor;
drug allergen;
environmental contaminant;
gout suppressant;
non-narcotic analgesic;
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug;
xenobiotic
2'-hydroxyflavanone
s-adenosylhomocysteineS-adenosyl-L-homocysteine : An organic sulfide that is the S-adenosyl derivative of L-homocysteine.

S-Adenosylhomocysteine: 5'-S-(3-Amino-3-carboxypropyl)-5'-thioadenosine. Formed from S-adenosylmethionine after transmethylation reactions.
adenosines;
amino acid zwitterion;
homocysteine derivative;
homocysteines;
organic sulfide
cofactor;
EC 2.1.1.72 [site-specific DNA-methyltransferase (adenine-specific)] inhibitor;
EC 2.1.1.79 (cyclopropane-fatty-acyl-phospholipid synthase) inhibitor;
epitope;
fundamental metabolite
tolfenamic acidtolfenamic acid : An aminobenzoic acid that is anthranilic acid in which one of the hydrogens attached to the nitrogen is replaced by a 3-chloro-2-methylphenyl group. Tolfenamic acid is used specifically for relieving the pain of migraine. It also shows anticancer activity.

tolfenamic acid: structure
aminobenzoic acid;
organochlorine compound;
secondary amino compound
EC 1.14.99.1 (prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase) inhibitor;
EC 2.7.1.33 (pantothenate kinase) inhibitor;
non-narcotic analgesic;
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
diclofenac sodiumdiclofenac sodium : The sodium salt of diclofenac.

Diclofenac Sodium: The sodium form of DICLOFENAC. It is used for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.
organic sodium salt
linoleic acidlinoleic acid : An octadecadienoic acid in which the two double bonds are at positions 9 and 12 and have Z (cis) stereochemistry.

Linoleic Acid: A doubly unsaturated fatty acid, occurring widely in plant glycosides. It is an essential fatty acid in mammalian nutrition and is used in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins and cell membranes. (From Stedman, 26th ed)
octadecadienoic acid;
omega-6 fatty acid
algal metabolite;
Daphnia galeata metabolite;
plant metabolite
jasmonic acidjasmonic acid : An oxo monocarboxylic acid that is (3-oxocyclopentyl)acetic acid substituted by a (2Z)-pent-2-en-1-yl group at position 2 of the cyclopentane ring.

jasmonic acid: a derivative of alpha-linolenic acid that has a role in plant response to herbivory analogous to the role of prostanoids in inflammation in mammals;
oxo monocarboxylic acidjasmonates;
plant metabolite
caffeic acid phenethyl esterphenethyl caffeate : An alkyl caffeate ester in which 2-phenylethyl is the alkyl component.alkyl caffeate esteranti-inflammatory agent;
antibacterial agent;
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
antiviral agent;
immunomodulator;
metabolite;
neuroprotective agent
tazettinetazettine: from Amaryllidaceaeindole alkaloid;
indole alkaloid fundamental parent
artepillin cartepillin C: RN refers to (E)-isomer
drupaninDrupanin: anti-oxidant and anti-cancer; structure in first source
n-(3-amino-1-(cyclobutylmethyl)-2,3-dioxopropyl)-3-(2-((((1,1-dimethylethyl)amino)carbonyl)amino)-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutyl)-6,6-dimethyl-3-azabicyclo(3.1.0)hexan-2-carboxamideboceprevir : A synthetic tripeptide consisting of N-(tert-butylcarbamoyl)-3-methyl-L-valyl, a cyclopropyl-fused prolyl and 3-amino-4-cyclobutyl-2-oxobutanamide residues joined in sequence. Used for treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus genotype 1 infection.tripeptide;
ureas
antiviral drug;
hepatitis C protease inhibitor;
peptidomimetic
mf63 compoundMF63 compound: a phenanthrene imidazole identified as a potent, selective, and orally active mPGES-1 inhibitor; structure in first source
buparlisibNVP-BKM120: a pan class I PI3 kinase inhibitor with antineoplastic activity; structure in first sourceaminopyridine;
aminopyrimidine;
morpholines;
organofluorine compound
antineoplastic agent;
EC 2.7.1.137 (phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase) inhibitor
unc 03217-(2-(2-(dimethylamino)ethoxy)ethoxy)-6-methoxy-2-(4-methyl-1,4-diazepan-1-yl)-N-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)quinazolin-4-amine: a G9a antagonist; structure in first sourcequinazolines
dinaciclibpyrazolopyrimidine
gsk343GSK343 : A member of the class of indazoles that is 1-isopropyl-1H-indazole-4-carboxamide in which the nitrogen of the carboxamide group is substituted by a (6-methyl-2-oxo-4-propyl-1,2-dihydropyridin-3-yl)methyl group and in which the indazole ring is substituted at position 6 by a 2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl group. A highly potent and selective EZH2 inhibitor (IC50 = 4 nM).

GSK343: an EZH2 methyltransferase inhibitor
aminopyridine;
indazoles;
N-alkylpiperazine;
N-arylpiperazine;
pyridone;
secondary carboxamide
antineoplastic agent;
apoptosis inducer;
EC 2.1.1.43 (enhancer of zeste homolog 2) inhibitor
6,7-dimethoxy-2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)-n-(5-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)pentyl)quinazolin-4-amine6,7-dimethoxy-2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)-N-(5-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)pentyl)quinazolin-4-amine: a SETD8 inhibitor; structure in first source
sgc707