Not Signed In - A Form Of The Alcohol Dehydrogenase Gene May Protect Afro-Trinidadians From Developing Alcoholism
Tue, 30 Jan 2007 11:00 AM EST
... The ADH1B*3 allele may also increase the risk for liver disease if individuals choose to drink * Alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) is one of the major enzymes involved in alcohol metabolism. * New findings indicate that the ADH1B*3 allele may protect against the development of alcoholism. [click link for full article] ...
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