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Journal of Dairy Science Vol. 61 No. 9 1205-1215
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Role of Acetaldehyde in Metabolism: A Review 1. Enzymes Catalyzing Reactions Involving Acetaldehyde

G. J. Lees1

Russell Grimwade School of Biochemistry, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia

G. R. Jago

Dairy Research Laboratory, Division of Food Research, C.S.I.R.O., Highett, Victoria, 3190, Australia

ABSTRACT

While acetaldehyde appears to be a metabolite in most organisms, bacteria, in particular, possess the most diverse pathways for the metabolism of this compound. Acetaldehyde is involved in the metabolism of carbohydrate, protein, lipid, nucleic acid, and aromatic compounds and thus provides a mechanism for the interchange of carbon atoms between these compounds.

The enzymes metabolizing acetaldehyde are discussed with reference to enzyme systems in bacteria and their role in the overall metabolism of the organism.

FOOTNOTES

1 Department of Biochemistry, University of Auckland, Private Bag, Auckland, New Zealand.






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