Assertion: acetaldehyde | /r/HasProperty | converted into harmless acetic acid
Facets:
value: further
type: MANNER
value: by acetaldehyde dehydrogenase
type: MANNER
value: in individuals with normal metabolism
type: OTHER
value: by a functioning aldh2 enzyme
type: OTHER
value: quickly
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: In individuals with normal metabolism, acetaldehyde is quickly converted into harmless acetic acid by a functioning ALDH2 enzyme, and is then metabolized for energy.
text: In the liver, the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase converts ethanol into acetaldehyde, which is then further converted into harmless acetic acid by acetaldehyde dehydrogenase.