The importance of acetaldehydein the metabolism and mechanismof ethyl alcohol action
Acetaldehyde is the first metabolite of ethanol and may be formed by alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH), cytochrome P450 2E1 (CYP2E1) and catalase. ADH is an essential pathway that oxidises alcohol in peripheral tissues (primarily in the liver). Acetaldehyde is oxidised to acetic acid by the aldehyde deh...
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| Language: | English |
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Termedia Publishing House
2019-03-01
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| Series: | Alcoholism and Drug Addiction |
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| Online Access: | https://www.termedia.pl/The-importance-of-acetaldehydein-the-metabolism-and-mechanismof-ethyl-alcohol-action,117,36170,1,1.html |