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Does the protein alcohol dehydrogenase play an important role in alcoholism?
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Well, yes...: It is one of the enzymes that removes alcohol from the body. If it weren't there, one drink would last a loooong time!
Answered 11/10/2011
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Yes: Yes it does and is a liver enzyme.
Answered 3/15/2014
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ADH (vasopressin): This enzyme is present at high levels in the liver & the lining of the stomach. It catalyzes the oxidation of alcohol to acetaldehyde. It has influence on the dependence on alcohol metabolism in alcoholics.
Answered 12/9/2013
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