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Cytochrome P4502E1 genotypes, alcoholism, and alcoholic cirrhosis in Han Chinese and Atayal Natives of Taiwan.
Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research - 1 Feb 1996
Carr L G, Yi I S, Li T K, Yin S J
Abstract excerpt
Genetic factors may play a role in the development of alcoholic liver disease (ALD). Cytochrome P4502E1 (CYP2E1) catalyzes the oxidation of ethanol, producing acetaldehyde and free radicals capable of reacting with and peroxidizing cell membranes. Polymorphisms have been identified in the 5-flanking region of the CYP2E1 gene that may alter the transcriptional activity. In our laboratory, no difference in c1 and...
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