High intake of this compound can result in increased levels of microsomal cytochrome P450 enzymes. An enzyme which acts on this compound is believed to have developed from a glutathione dependent enzyme which acts on formaldehyde. A method for testing for this substance relies on its ability to reduce dichromate to chromium (III). This compound is reduced by an enzyme containing both a structural zinc atom and an active site zinc. An arginine to histidine mutation in the enzyme that metabolizes this compound causes it to be metabolized to toxic acetaldehyde faster than the acetaldehyde can be converted to harmless acetic acid. While muscle cells produce lactic acid, yeast and bacteria form this compound from fermentation. For 10 points name this compound found in beer.
High intake of this compound can result in increased levels of microsomal cytochrome P450 enzymes. An enzyme which acts on this compound is believed to have developed from a glutathione dependent enzyme which acts on formaldehyde. A method for testing for this substance relies on its ability to reduce dichromate to chromium (III). This compound is reduced by an enzyme containing both a structural zinc atom and an active site zinc. An arginine to histidine mutation in the enzyme that metabolizes this compound causes it to be metabolized to toxic acetaldehyde faster than the acetaldehyde can be converted to harmless acetic acid. While muscle cells produce lactic acid, yeast and bacteria form this compound from fermentation. For 10 points name this compound found in beer.
High intake of this compound can result in increased levels of microsomal cytochrome P450 enzymes.