Aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2)

Definition:

Acetaldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) is the key enzyme responsible for metabolism of the alcohol metabolite acetaldehyde in the liver.Additionally, ALDH2 is involved in the elimination of metabolites of neurotransmitters like 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetaldehyde (DOPAL) and 3,4-dihydroxyphenylglycoaldehyde (DOPGAL) in the central nervous system (CNS).

References:

[1]. Wang W, et al. Aldehyde Dehydrogenase, Liver Disease and Cancer. Int J Biol Sci. 2020 Jan 22;16(6):921-934. [Content Brief]

[2]. Kimura M, et al. Aldehyde dehydrogenase-2 as a therapeutic target. Expert Opin Ther Targets. 2019 Nov;23(11):955-966. [Content Brief]

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