Reduced acetaldehyde dehydrogenase level

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Decreased level of acetaldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH). ALDH and alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) are the primary enzymes involved in alcohol metabolism. [ PMID:17718394 ]

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UMLS:C4025601

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In the liver, alcohol dehydrogenase converts ethanol into acetaldehyde, which is then converted into acetic acid by acetaldehyde dehydrogenase.

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Decreased level of acetaldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH). ALDH and alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) are the primary enzymes involved in alcohol metabolism.

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Delayed oxidation of acetaldehyde

HP:0003533

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Abnormal enzyme/coenzyme activity