NCIt definition : An arotinoic acid derivative with a morpholine structure in the polar end group with
differentiation inducing and antineoplastic activity. Like other retinoic acid agents,
mofarotene 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. In addition, this agent is able to inhibit melanoma
cell motility.;