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Overview
The pathogenesis of alcoholic liver disease is complex and still remains unclear, the metabolites of the oxidative metabolism in the liver; acetaldehyde and reactive oxygen species are thought to be involved in the toxic effects of ethanol on the liver.[1]
Pathophysiology
Pathogenesis
- Ethanol metabolism in the liver is carried out mainly by two enzymes; alcohol dehydrogenase and aldehyde dehydrogenase. Both of these enzymes use NAD+ as a cofactor.
- Alcohol is converted to acetaldehyde and acetaldehyde is then further oxidized to acetate. Acetaldehyde is the toxic metabolite in this process.
- Since acetaldehyde has an electrophilic nature it can form covalent chemical bonds with proteins, lipids and DNA. These covalent bonds that are formed are extremely pathogenic, as they have the ability to alter cell environments, protein structures and they can enable DNA damage and mutation.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]
- The cytochrome P450 enzymes(CYP) are a part of the microsomal ethanol oxidizing system. These are a large group of enzymes involved in numerous oxidizing reactions on different substrates. They catalyze many different reactions in order to make them in to more polar metabolites that are easier to excrete.[10]
Genetics
- [Disease name] is transmitted in [mode of genetic transmission] pattern.
- Genes involved in the pathogenesis of [disease name] include [gene1], [gene2], and [gene3].
- The development of [disease name] is the result of multiple genetic mutations.
Associated Conditions
Gross Pathology
- On gross pathology, [feature1], [feature2], and [feature3] are characteristic findings of [disease name].
Microscopic Pathology
- On microscopic histopathological analysis, [feature1], [feature2], and [feature3] are characteristic findings of [disease name].
References
- ↑ Ceni E, Mello T, Galli A (2014). "Pathogenesis of alcoholic liver disease: role of oxidative metabolism". World J. Gastroenterol. 20 (47): 17756–72. doi:10.3748/wjg.v20.i47.17756. PMC 4273126. PMID 25548474.
- ↑ Freeman TL, Tuma DJ, Thiele GM, Klassen LW, Worrall S, Niemelä O, Parkkila S, Emery PW, Preedy VR (2005). "Recent advances in alcohol-induced adduct formation". Alcohol. Clin. Exp. Res. 29 (7): 1310–6. PMID 16088993.
- ↑ Niemelä O (2007). "Acetaldehyde adducts in circulation". Novartis Found. Symp. 285: 183–92, discussion 193–7. PMID 17590995.
- ↑ Tuma DJ (2002). "Role of malondialdehyde-acetaldehyde adducts in liver injury". Free Radic. Biol. Med. 32 (4): 303–8. PMID 11841919.
- ↑ Tuma DJ, Casey CA (2003). "Dangerous byproducts of alcohol breakdown--focus on adducts". Alcohol Res Health. 27 (4): 285–90. PMID 15540799.
- ↑ Brooks PJ, Theruvathu JA (2005). "DNA adducts from acetaldehyde: implications for alcohol-related carcinogenesis". Alcohol. 35 (3): 187–93. doi:10.1016/j.alcohol.2005.03.009. PMID 16054980.
- ↑ Seitz HK, Becker P (2007). "Alcohol metabolism and cancer risk". Alcohol Res Health. 30 (1): 38–41, 44–7. PMC 3860434. PMID 17718399.
- ↑ Biewald J, Nilius R, Langner J (1998). "Occurrence of acetaldehyde protein adducts formed in various organs of chronically ethanol fed rats: an immunohistochemical study". Int. J. Mol. Med. 2 (4): 389–96. PMID 9857222.
- ↑ Seitz HK, Meier P (2007). "The role of acetaldehyde in upper digestive tract cancer in alcoholics". Transl Res. 149 (6): 293–7. doi:10.1016/j.trsl.2006.12.002. PMID 17543846.
- ↑ Guengerich FP, Beaune PH, Umbenhauer DR, Churchill PF, Bork RW, Dannan GA, Knodell RG, Lloyd RS, Martin MV (1987). "Cytochrome P-450 enzymes involved in genetic polymorphism of drug oxidation in humans". Biochem. Soc. Trans. 15 (4): 576–8. PMID 3678578.