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acetaldehyde and Depression

acetaldehyde has been researched along with Depression in 3 studies

Acetaldehyde: A colorless, flammable liquid used in the manufacture of acetic acid, perfumes, and flavors. It is also an intermediate in the metabolism of alcohol. It has a general narcotic action and also causes irritation of mucous membranes. Large doses may cause death from respiratory paralysis.
acetaldehyde : The aldehyde formed from acetic acid by reduction of the carboxy group. It is the most abundant carcinogen in tobacco smoke.
aldehyde : A compound RC(=O)H, in which a carbonyl group is bonded to one hydrogen atom and to one R group.
acetyl group : A group, formally derived from acetic acid by dehydroxylation, which is fundamental to the biochemistry of all forms of life. When bound to coenzyme A, it is central to the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats.

Depression: Depressive states usually of moderate intensity in contrast with MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER present in neurotic and psychotic disorders.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A hereditary element to alcohol dependence has been suggested by several adoption and twin studies, but the many contradictions between research results emphasise that any genetic contribution is overshadowed by socio-cultural factors."2.37Psychiatric advances in the understanding and treatment of alcohol dependence. ( Madden, JS, 1984)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
ASSAEL, M1
THEIN, M1
Madden, JS1
Nathan, PE1
Zare, NC1
Ferneau, EW1
Lowenstein, LM1

Reviews

1 review available for acetaldehyde and Depression

ArticleYear
Psychiatric advances in the understanding and treatment of alcohol dependence.
    Alcohol and alcoholism (Oxford, Oxfordshire), 1984, Volume: 19, Issue:4

    Topics: Acetaldehyde; Adoption; Alcohol Oxidoreductases; Alcoholic Intoxication; Alcoholism; Antidepressive

1984

Other Studies

2 other studies available for acetaldehyde and Depression

ArticleYear
BLOOD ACETALDEHYDE LEVELS IN AFFECTIVE DISORDERS.
    The Israel annals of psychiatry and related disciplines, 1964, Volume: 2

    Topics: Acetaldehyde; Blood; Depression; Depressive Disorder; Humans; Mood Disorders

1964
Effects of congener differences in alcoholic beverages on the behavior of alcoholics.
    Quarterly journal of studies on alcohol, 1970, Volume: 5

    Topics: Acetaldehyde; Acetates; Adult; Alcohol Drinking; Alcoholic Beverages; Alcoholism; Alcohols; Anxiety;

1970