Pleiotropic Actions of Aldehyde Reductase (AKR1A)
We provide an overview of the physiological roles of aldehyde reductase (AKR1A) and also discuss the functions of aldose reductase (AKR1B) and other family members when necessary. Many types of aldehyde compounds are cytotoxic and some are even carcinogenic. Such toxic aldehydes are detoxified via t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-05-01
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| Series: | Metabolites |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/11/6/343 |