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ALDH2

Mitochondrial aldehyde dehydrogenase 2, the enzyme that clears acetaldehyde during alcohol metabolism. A common inherited variant, ALDH2*2, lowers its activity.

Known aliases

  • aldehyde dehydrogenase 2
  • ALDH2*2
  • mitochondrial aldehyde dehydrogenase 2

Relationships

No evidence-backed relationships are recorded.

Current clusters