ALDH2 risk_factor_for facial flushing

Subject: ALDH2
Relation: risk_factor_for
Object: facial flushing
p-value: —

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Evidence (1 sources)

The impact of gene-environment interaction on alcohol use disorders. (2012) PMID:23134047 cited

The enzyme produced by a genetic variant in ALDH2 is comparatively inactive, interfering with the metabolism of alcohol, which leads to facial flushing and other aversive physiological symptoms when alcohol is consumed.

confidence: 0.94