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Alcohol dehydrogenase 2 His47Arg polymorphism influences drinking habit independently of aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 Glu487Lys polymorphism: analysis of 2,299 Japanese subjects.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 May 2006
Matsuo Keitaro, Wakai Kenji, Hirose Kaoru, Ito Hidemi, Saito Toshiko, Tajima Kazuo
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Although the functional effect of alcohol dehydrogenase 2 (ADH2) His(47)Arg polymorphism has been elucidated, its effect on habitual drinking remains unknown. Here, we conducted a cross-sectional study in 2,299 nonalcoholic Japanese subjects (989 men and 1,310 women). Drinking status, ethanol consumption, and physical reaction to one glass of beer were examined with regard to ADH2 and aldehyde dehydrogenase 2...
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