Griffiths C E
Section of Dermatology, University of Manchester, Hope Hospital, Salford.
Hosp Med. 1998 Jan;59(1):12-6.
Receptors for retinoids and vitamin D belong to the superfamily of ligand-dependent nuclear transcription factors. Development of topical and systemic retinoids and topical vitamin D3 analogues is revolutionizing dermatological therapy, particularly the management of acne, psoriasis, ichythyoses, photoageing and skin cancer.