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acetaldehyde and Mood Disorders

acetaldehyde has been researched along with Mood Disorders in 4 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.

Mood Disorders: Those disorders that have a disturbance in mood as their predominant feature.

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 (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19904 (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
Peachey, JE1
Naranjo, CA1
Madden, JS1
Schuckit, MA1

Reviews

3 reviews available for acetaldehyde and Mood Disorders

ArticleYear
The role of drugs in the treatment of alcoholism.
    Drugs, 1984, Volume: 27, Issue:2

    Topics: Acetaldehyde; Alcoholism; Benzodiazepines; Cyanamide; Disulfiram; Drug Interactions; Humans; Mood Di

1984
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
Studies of populations at high risk for alcoholism.
    Psychiatric developments, 1985,Spring, Volume: 3, Issue:1

    Topics: Acetaldehyde; Adoption; Alcoholism; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Cognition; Diseas

1985

Other Studies

1 other study available for acetaldehyde and Mood Disorders

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