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acetaldehyde and Disease

acetaldehyde has been researched along with Disease in 2 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.

Disease: A definite pathologic process with a characteristic set of signs and symptoms. It may affect the whole body or any of its parts, and its etiology, pathology, and prognosis may be known or unknown.

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
BAR, M1
GERBER, F1
Shriver, MD1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for acetaldehyde and Disease

ArticleYear
[Metaldehyde poisoning on a bivouac].
    Vierteljahrsschrift fur schweizerische Sanitatsoffiziere. Journal trimestriel des officiers suisses du service de sante. Rivista trimestrale degli ufficiali sanitari svizzeri, 1959, Volume: 36, Issue:2

    Topics: Acetaldehyde; Disease; Humans; Military Personnel

1959
Ethnic variation as a key to the biology of human disease.
    Annals of internal medicine, 1997, Sep-01, Volume: 127, Issue:5

    Topics: Acetaldehyde; Aldehyde Dehydrogenase; Alleles; Asian; Asian People; Coronary Disease; Disease; Endot

1997