Target type: biologicalprocess
The chemical reactions and pathways involving acetaldehyde, a colorless, flammable liquid intermediate in the metabolism of alcohol. [GOC:go_curators]
Acetaldehyde metabolic process is a central pathway in the metabolism of ethanol and other substances. It involves the conversion of acetaldehyde, a toxic compound, into acetate, a less harmful molecule. This process occurs in various organisms, including humans, and is crucial for the detoxification of ethanol.
The conversion of acetaldehyde to acetate is catalyzed by the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH). This enzyme exists in different isoforms, each with varying substrate specificity and tissue distribution. The main ALDH involved in acetaldehyde metabolism is ALDH2.
The acetaldehyde metabolic process can be divided into two main phases:
1. **Ethanol Oxidation**: Ethanol is oxidized to acetaldehyde by the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH). This reaction occurs mainly in the liver.
2. **Acetaldehyde Oxidation**: Acetaldehyde is further oxidized to acetate by ALDH. This reaction can occur in various tissues, including the liver, brain, and heart.
The acetaldehyde metabolic process is crucial for the detoxification of ethanol. Accumulation of acetaldehyde in the body can lead to adverse effects, such as flushing, headache, nausea, and vomiting.
Factors that can influence the acetaldehyde metabolic process include:
* **Genetic variations**: Individuals with specific genetic variations in ADH or ALDH genes may have altered acetaldehyde metabolism, leading to increased acetaldehyde levels in the body.
* **Diet and Lifestyle**: Factors such as diet, alcohol consumption, and smoking can affect the activity of enzymes involved in acetaldehyde metabolism.
* **Diseases**: Certain diseases, such as liver disease, can impair acetaldehyde metabolism.
Understanding the acetaldehyde metabolic process is important for understanding the consequences of ethanol consumption and the development of strategies for managing alcohol-related disorders.'
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| Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| Transcription factor p65 | A transcription factor p65 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| beta-lapachone | beta-lapachone : A benzochromenone that is 3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[h]chromene-5,6-dione substituted by geminal methyl groups at position 2. Isolated from Tabebuia avellanedae, it exhibits antineoplastic and anti-inflammatory activities. beta-lapachone: antineoplastic inhibitor of reverse transcriptase, DNA topoisomerase, and DNA polymerase | benzochromenone; orthoquinones | anti-inflammatory agent; antineoplastic agent; plant metabolite |
| phloretin | dihydrochalcones | antineoplastic agent; plant metabolite | |
| sanguinarine | benzophenanthridine alkaloid : A specific group of isoquinoline alkaloids that occur only in higher plants and are constituents mainly of the Papaveraceae family. | alkaloid antibiotic; benzophenanthridine alkaloid; botanical anti-fungal agent | |
| gibberellic acid | gibberellic acid: RN given refers to (1alpha,2beta,4aalpha,4bbeta,10beta)-isomer; structure gibberellin A3 : A C19-gibberellin that is a pentacyclic diterpenoid responsible for promoting growth and elongation of cells in plants. Initially identified in Gibberella fujikuroi,it differs from gibberellin A1 in the presence of a double bond between C-3 and C-4. | C19-gibberellin; gibberellin monocarboxylic acid; lactone; organic heteropentacyclic compound | mouse metabolite; plant metabolite |
| oleanolic acid | hydroxy monocarboxylic acid; pentacyclic triterpenoid | plant metabolite | |
| helenalin | helenalin : A sesquiterpene lactone that is 3,3a,4,4a,7a,8,9,9a-octahydroazuleno[6,5-b]furan-2,5-dione substituted by a hydroxy group at position 4, methyl groups at positions 4a and 8 and a methylidene group at position 3 (the 3aS,4S,4aR,7aR,8R,9aR stereoisomer). helenalin: toxic principle of Helenium microcephalum (smallhead sneezeweed); structure NF-kappaB inhibitor : An inhibitor of NF-kappaB (nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells), a protein complex involved in the transcription of DNA. | cyclic ketone; gamma-lactone; organic heterotricyclic compound; secondary alcohol; sesquiterpene lactone | anti-inflammatory agent; antineoplastic agent; metabolite; plant metabolite |
| ursolic acid | hydroxy monocarboxylic acid; pentacyclic triterpenoid | geroprotector; plant metabolite | |
| betulinic acid | hydroxy monocarboxylic acid; pentacyclic triterpenoid | anti-HIV agent; anti-inflammatory agent; antimalarial; antineoplastic agent; EC 5.99.1.3 [DNA topoisomerase (ATP-hydrolysing)] inhibitor; plant metabolite | |
| pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate | pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate : A member of the class of dithiocarbamic acids that is the N-dithiocarboxy derivative of pyrrolidine. pyrrolidine dithiocarbamic acid: spelled pyrolidine in J Nutr 1979 reference; RN given refers to parent cpd | dithiocarbamic acids; pyrrolidines | anticonvulsant; antineoplastic agent; geroprotector; neuroprotective agent; NF-kappaB inhibitor; radical scavenger |
| betulin | betulin : A pentacyclic triterpenoid that is lupane having a double bond at position 20(29) as well as 3beta-hydroxy and 28-hydroxymethyl substituents. betulin: isolated from various white birch bark (BETULA) | diol; pentacyclic triterpenoid | analgesic; anti-inflammatory agent; antineoplastic agent; antiviral agent; metabolite |
| dehydroleucodine | dehydroleucodine: has antimicrobial activity; RN given refers to (3aS-(3aalpha,9aalpha,9bbeta))-isomer | ||
| altersolanol a | altersolanol A: isolated from fermentation product of fungus Alternaria porri(Ellis) Ciferri;RN given refers to (1R-(1alpha,2beta,3beta,4alpha))-isomer; structure given in first source | pentahydroxyanthraquinone | |
| uvaol | uvaol: from Vauquelinia corymbosa (Rosaceae) | triterpenoid | metabolite |
| Mexicanin I | sesquiterpene lactone | ||
| loliolide | loliolide: RN given refers to (6S-cis)-isomer | benzofurans | metabolite |
| erythrodiol | diol; pentacyclic triterpenoid; primary alcohol; secondary alcohol | plant metabolite | |
| parthenolide | germacranolide | ||
| gefitinib | aromatic ether; monochlorobenzenes; monofluorobenzenes; morpholines; quinazolines; secondary amino compound; tertiary amino compound | antineoplastic agent; epidermal growth factor receptor antagonist | |
| tetrahydrocurcumin | tetrahydrocurcumin : A beta-diketone that is curcumin in which both of the double bonds have been reduced to single bonds. | beta-diketone; diarylheptanoid; polyphenol | metabolite |
| 8-(4-benzenesulfonylamino)quinoline | 8-(4-benzenesulfonylamino)quinoline: has diabetogenic properties; structure given in first source | ||
| withanolide d | withanolide D : A withanolide that is 5,6:22,26-diepoxyergosta-2,24-diene-1,26-dione substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 4 and 22 (the 4beta,5beta,6beta,22R stereoisomer). Isolated from Tubocapsicum anomalum and Withania somnifera, it exhibits cytotoxic activity. withanolide D: structure | 20-hydroxy steroid; 4-hydroxy steroid; delta-lactone; enone; epoxy steroid; ergostanoid; secondary alcohol; tertiary alcohol; withanolide | antineoplastic agent |
| arnicolide d | arnicolide D: cytotoxic; from Centipeda minima L.; structure in first source | sesquiterpene lactone | |
| santamarine | santamarin : A sesquiterpene lactone of the eudesmanolide group. santamarine: sesquiterpene derivative of costunolide | sesquiterpene lactone | |
| withaferin a | withaferin A : A withanolide that is 5,6:22,26-diepoxyergosta-2,24-diene-1,26-dione substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 4 and 27 (the 4beta,5beta,6beta,22R stereoisomer). Isolated from Physalis longifolia, it exhibits cytotoxic activity. withaferin A: an antiestrogen and phytogenic antineoplastic agent isolated from leaves of Withania somnifera Dun.; structure | 27-hydroxy steroid; 4-hydroxy steroid; delta-lactone; enone; epoxy steroid; ergostanoid; primary alcohol; secondary alcohol; withanolide | antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer |
| rocaglamide | rocaglamide : An organic heterotricyclic compound that is 2,3,3a,8b-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b]cyclopenta[d]furan substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 1 and 8b, methoxy groups at positions 6 and 8, a 4-methoxyphenyl group at position 3a, a phenyl group at position 3 and a N,N-dimethylcarbamoyl group at position 1. Isolated from Aglaia odorata and Aglaia duperreana, it exhibits antineoplastic activity. rocaglamide: RN refers to (1alpha,2alpha,3beta,3abeta,8bbeta)-isomer; isolated from stems of Aglaia elliptifolia; structure given in first source | monocarboxylic acid amide; monomethoxybenzene; organic heterotricyclic compound | antileishmanial agent; antineoplastic agent; metabolite |
| bortezomib | amino acid amide; L-phenylalanine derivative; pyrazines | antineoplastic agent; antiprotozoal drug; protease inhibitor; proteasome inhibitor | |
| 8-deoxygartanin | 8-deoxygartanin: a butyrylcholinesterase inhibitor; isolated from Garcinia mangostana; structure in first source | xanthones | |
| aglafoline | aglafolin : A heterotricyclic compound based on a 2,3,3a,8b-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b]cyclopenta[d]furan framework substituted by hydroxy groups at positions C-1 and C-8b, a methoxycarbonyl group at C-2, a phenyl group at C-3, a 4-methoxyphenyl group at C-3a and methoxy groups at C-6 and C-8. A platelet aggregation inhibitor found in Aglaia elliptifolia and Aglaia odorata. aglafoline: a platelet activating factor antagonist; structure given in first source; isolated from Aglaia elliptifolia | methyl ester; organic heterotricyclic compound | metabolite; platelet aggregation inhibitor |
| rocaglaol | rocaglaol: a cytotoxic cyclopenta(b)benzofuran from the bark of Aglaia crassinervia; structure in first source | ||
| tosylphenylalanyl chloromethyl ketone | N-tosyl-L-phenylalanyl chloromethyl ketone : The N-tosyl derivative of L-phenylalanyl chloromethyl ketone. Tosylphenylalanyl Chloromethyl Ketone: An inhibitor of Serine Endopeptidases. Acts as alkylating agent and is known to interfere with the translation process. | alpha-chloroketone; sulfonamide | alkylating agent; serine proteinase inhibitor |
| 11alpha,13-dihydrohelenalin | sesquiterpene lactone | ||
| resveratrol | trans-resveratrol : A resveratrol in which the double bond has E configuration. | resveratrol | antioxidant; phytoalexin; plant metabolite; quorum sensing inhibitor; radical scavenger |
| isoliquiritigenin | chalcones | antineoplastic agent; biological pigment; EC 1.14.18.1 (tyrosinase) inhibitor; GABA modulator; geroprotector; metabolite; NMDA receptor antagonist | |
| xanthohumol | xanthohumol : A member of the class of chalcones that is trans-chalcone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 4, 2' and 4', a methoxy group at position 6' and a prenyl group at position 3'. Isolated from Humulus lupulus, it induces apoptosis in human malignant glioblastoma cells. xanthohumol: from hop plant, Humulus lupulus | aromatic ether; chalcones; polyphenol | anti-HIV-1 agent; antineoplastic agent; antiviral agent; apoptosis inducer; EC 2.3.1.20 (diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase) inhibitor; metabolite |
| 5H-quinolino[8,7-c][1,2]benzothiazine 6,6-dioxide | benzothiazine | ||
| parthenolide, (1ar-(1ar*,4e,7as*,10as*,10br*))-isomer | germacranolide | ||
| sideroxylin | sideroxylin : A monomethoxyflavone that is flavone substituted by a methoxy group at position 7, hydroxy groups at positions 5 and 4' and methyl groups at positions 6 and 8. It has been isolated from Hydrastis canadensis and Eucalyptus species. sideroxylin: from Hydrastis canadensis; structure in first source | dihydroxyflavone; monomethoxyflavone | plant metabolite |
| scopoletin | hydroxycoumarin | plant growth regulator; plant metabolite | |
| vomifoliol | (6S,9R)-vomifoliol : A (6S)-vomifoliol with a R configuration for the hydroxy group at position 9. blumenol A: a phytotoxin isolated from Oryza sativa Awaakamai; structure in first source vomifoliol : A fenchane monoterpenoid that is 3,5,5-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one substituted by a hydroxy and a (1E)-3-hydroxybut-1-en-1-yl group at position 4. | (6S)-vomifoliol | metabolite; phytotoxin |
| lipoxin a4 | lipoxin A4 : A C20 hydroxy fatty acid having (5S)-, (6R)- and (15S)-hydroxy groups as well as (7E)- (9E)-, (11Z)- and (13E)-double bonds. lipoxin A4: an antifibrolytic agent; structure given in first source; a role in ASPIRIN antiinflammatory activity | hydroxy polyunsaturated fatty acid; lipoxin; long-chain fatty acid | human metabolite; metabolite |
| butein | chalcones; polyphenol | antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; EC 1.1.1.21 (aldehyde reductase) inhibitor; geroprotector; hypoglycemic agent; plant metabolite; radiosensitizing agent; tyrosine kinase inhibitor | |
| costunolide | germacranolide; heterobicyclic compound | anthelminthic drug; antiinfective agent; antineoplastic agent; antiparasitic agent; antiviral drug; metabolite | |
| molephantinin | molephantinin: germacranolide from Elephantopus mollis; RN given refers to (3aR-(3aR*,4S*(E),6E,9Z,11S*,11aS*))-isomer; structure in first source | germacranolide | |
| gartanin | gartanin : A member of the class of xanthones that is 9H-xanthen-9-one substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 1, 3, 5 and 8 and prenyl groups at positions 2 and 4. | polyphenol; xanthones | antineoplastic agent; plant metabolite |
| mangostin | alpha-mangostin : A member of the class of xanthones that is 9H-xanthene substituted by hydroxy group at positions 1, 3 and 6, a methoxy group at position 7, an oxo group at position 9 and prenyl groups at positions 2 and 8. Isolated from the stems of Cratoxylum cochinchinense, it exhibits antioxidant, antimicrobial and antitumour activities. mangostin: xanthone from rind of Garcinia mangostana Linn. fruit | aromatic ether; phenols; xanthones | antimicrobial agent; antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; plant metabolite |
| 3,3',4-o-trimethylellagic acid | 3,7,8-tri-O-methylellagic acid: structure given in first source | tannin | |
| 4-hydroxychalcone | 4-hydroxychalcone : A member of the class of chalcones that is trans-chalcone substituted by a hydroxy group at position 4. 4-hydroxychalcone: structure in first source | chalcones; phenols | antihypertensive agent; plant metabolite |
| bay 11-7082 | (E)-3-tosylacrylonitrile : A nitrile that is acrylonitrile in which the hydrogen located beta,trans to the cyano group is replaced by a tosyl group. It is an inhibitor of cytokine-induced IkappaB-alpha phosphorylation in cells. | nitrile; sulfone | apoptosis inducer; EC 2.7.11.10 (IkappaB kinase) inhibitor; EC 3.1.3.48 (protein-tyrosine-phosphatase) inhibitor; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug; platelet aggregation inhibitor |
| furanoheliangolide | furanoheliangolide: structure in first source | ||
| beta-Mangostin | xanthones | ||
| 9-Hydroxycalabaxanthone | xanthones | ||
| flavokawain C | flavokawain C: antineoplastic from roots of Kava (Piper methysticum Forst); structure in first source | chalcones | |
| rehmannic acid | rehmannic acid: toxic principle, triterpene acid from Lantana camara; RN given refers to (22beta-(Z))-isomer; structure | ||
| 3-o-methylbutein | 3-O-methylbutein: RN given refers to (E)-isomer; structure given in first source | chalcones | |
| goniothalamin | goniothalamin: has antineoplastic activity; structure given in first source | ||
| hylin | |||
| spc-839 | SPC-839: an inhibitor of activator protein 1; structure in first source | ||
| fr 148083 | 5Z-7-oxozeaenol : A macrolide that is the 7-oxo derivative of zeaenol (the 5Z stereoisomer). Isolated from Fungi, it exhibits cytotoxic, antibacterial and inhibitory activity against NF-kappaB. | aromatic ether; macrolide; phenols; secondary alcohol; secondary alpha-hydroxy ketone | antibacterial agent; antineoplastic agent; metabolite; NF-kappaB inhibitor |
| LL-Z1640-1 | macrolide; resorcinols | metabolite | |
| sp 100030 | N-(3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide: transcription factor inhibitor specific to T-cells | ||
| tirotundin | tirotundin: structure in first source | ||
| cumambrin b | cumambrin B: RN given for (3aR-(3aalpha,4alpha,6alpha,6aalpha,9aalpha,9bbeta))-isomer; isolated from Chrysanthemum boreale; structure in first source | ||
| chamissonolide | chamissonolide: structure given in first source | ||
| Cycloartobiloxanthone | cycloartobiloxanthone: a flavonoid isolated from stem bark of Artocarpus gomezianus; has antineoplastic properties | pyranoxanthones | |
| 6-hydroxy-7-methoxychroman-2-carboxylic acid phenylamide | 6-hydroxy-7-methoxychroman-2-carboxylic acid phenylamide: structure in first souce | ||
| silvestrol | silvestrol : An organic heterotricyclic compound that consists of a 2,3,3a,8b-tetrahydro-H-benzo[b]cyclopenta[d]furan framework substituted by hydroxy groups at positions C-1 and C-8b, a methoxycarbonyl group at C-2, a phenyl group at C-3, a 4-methoxyphenyl group at C-3a, a methoxy group at C-8 and a 1,4-dioxan-2-yloxy group at position C-6 which in turn is substituted by a methoxy group at position 3 and a 1,2-dihydroxyethyl group at position 6. Isolated from Aglaia silvestris, it exhibits antineoplastic activity. silvestrol: isolated from the fruit and twig of Aglaia silvestris | dioxanes; ether; methyl ester; organic heterotricyclic compound | antineoplastic agent; metabolite |
| 2alpha,3beta-dihydroxy-20(29)-lupen-28-oic acid | 2alpha,3beta-dihydroxy-20(29)-lupen-28-oic acid : A pentacyclic triterpenoid that is betulinic acid carrying an additional alpha-hydroxy group at position 2. It has been isolated from Breynia fruticosa. alphitolic acid: from the aerial parts of Gouania longipetala; structure in first source | dihydroxy monocarboxylic acid; pentacyclic triterpenoid | plant metabolite |
| lantadene b | lantadene B: RN given refers to the (22beta)-isomer; from Lantana camara | ||
| achalensolide | achalensolide: structure in first source | ||
| centratherin | centratherin: from Eremanthus eriopus (Asteraceae); structure in first source | ||
| 2,3-dihydro-3beta-O-sulfate withaferin A | 2,3-dihydro-3beta-O-sulfate withaferin A : A withanolide that is 2,3-dihydrowithaferin A substituted by a sulfoxy group at position 3. Isolated from Physalis longifolia, it exhibits antineoplastic activity. | 27-hydroxy steroid; 4-hydroxy steroid; delta-lactone; epoxy steroid; ergostanoid; primary alcohol; steroid sulfate; withanolide | antineoplastic agent; metabolite; plant metabolite |
| hydrazinocurcumin | hydrazinocurcumin : A pyrazole obtained by cyclocodensation of the two carbonyl groups of curcumin with hydrazine. hydrazinocurcumin: structure in first source | aromatic ether; olefinic compound; polyphenol; pyrazoles | angiogenesis modulating agent; antineoplastic agent; EC 2.3.1.48 (histone acetyltransferase) inhibitor; EC 2.7.11.1 (non-specific serine/threonine protein kinase) inhibitor |