Proteins in the nucleus or cytoplasm that specifically bind RETINOIC ACID or RETINOL and trigger changes in the behavior of cells. Retinoic acid receptors, like steroid receptors, are ligand-activated transcription regulators. Several types have been recognized. (mesh:D018168)
| Synonym | Reference | Specificity |
| RAR | Exact | |
| retinoic acid receptors | Exact |
| Identifier | Name | Relation |
| HGNC:9865 | RARB | isa |
| HGNC:9864 | RARA | isa |
| HGNC:9866 | RARG | isa |