Alcohol Dehydrogenase: Physiology, Biochemistry, and Mechanism

The video explores ethanol metabolism, highlighting its conversion to acetyl CoA via alcohol dehydrogenase. Ethanol is treated as a toxic compound, and its metabolism involves conversion to acetaldehyde, primarily in the liver. The video discusses the role of alcohol dehydrogenase, its mechanism, and the medical implications of enzyme mutations, particularly in certain ethnic groups. It also covers the metabolism of other alcohols like methanol and isopropyl alcohol, and alternative pathways for ethanol metabolism.

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