The role of <it>ALDH2 </it>and <it>ADH1B </it>polymorphism in alcohol consumption and stroke in Han Chinese

The role of <it>ALDH2 </it>and <it>ADH1B </it>polymorphism in alcohol consumption and stroke in Han Chinese

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The genes encoding the enzymes for metabolising alcohol dehydrogenase 1B (<it>ADH1B</it>) and aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (<it>ALDH2</it>) -- exhibit genetic polymorphism and ethnic variations. Although the <it>ALDH2*2 </it>varian...

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Main Authors: Yao Chung-Tay, Cheng Chun-An, Wang Hsu-Kun, Chiu Shao-Wen, Chen Yi-Chyan, Wang Ming-Fang, Yin Shih-Jiun, Peng Giia-Sheun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:Human Genomics
Subjects:
alcohol dehydrogenase
aldehyde dehydrogenase
Han Chinese
stroke
high alcohol consumption
allelic variation
Online Access:http://www.humgenomics.com/content/5/6/569

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