About The Medical Condition Dimethylnitrosamine N-Demethylase

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Dimethylnitrosamine N-Demethylase

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Dimethylnitrosamine N-Demethylase Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Dimethylnitrosamine N-Demethylase?

A polymorphic enzyme that activates carcinogenic N-nitrosamines, benzene, urethane, and other low molecular weight compounds. It is inducible by ethanol and metabilizes alcohol. Experimentally, it is used to study the effects of ethanol usage and withdrawal via enzyme markers such as N-nitrosodimethylamine demethylase. (Pharmacogenetics 1995;5 Spec No:S141-4) EC 1.5.99.-.

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