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The alcohol tolerance of O2 reduction by bilirubin oxidase means that membraneless designs should be possible provided that the enzymes and mediators (if required) are immoblized at the electrodes. Minteer and co-workers have made use of NAD -dependent alcohol dehydrogenase enzymes trapped within a tetraaUcylammonium ion-exchanged Nafion film incorporating NAD+/NADH for oxidation of methanol or ethanol [Akers et al., 2005 Topcagic and Minteer, 2006]. The polymer is coated onto an electrode modified with polymethylene green, which acts as an electrocatalyst... 

Other knockout models that could be used to validate candidate genes include mice that lack monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A), which have demonstrated altered behavior and alcohol tolerance [54]. Transgenic mice in which the dopamine transporter gene has been deleted show striking hyperactivity via enhanced persistence of dopamine which is not altered by cocaine or amphetamine administration [55]. Knockouts of the serotonin IB receptor are also available and are best used as models of vulnerability to drug abuse [56]. 

Picciotto MR et al. Acetylcholine receptors containing the beta2 subunit are involved in the reinforcing properties of nicotine. Nature 1998 391(6663) 173—177. Popova NK et al. Altered behavior and alcohol tolerance in transgenic mice lacking MAO A a comparison with effects of... 

Gene frequencies and allelic mutations for ADH vary considerably and significant interpersonal and ethnic variations have been described. Furthermore, functional ADH is a dimer, usually of identical subunits but heterodimers are also possible and to date approximately 20 ADH isoenzymes are known. There are notable kinetic differences between the various functional ADH isoenzymes for example, Km values differ almost 1000-fold and Vmax by approximately 40-fold (see Table 6.4). These differences account, to some extent, for variation in alcohol tolerance between individuals. 

Alcoholic cirrhosis has been improved (faster return of fiver enzymes to baseline) in at least three trials, although one multicenter Spanish study failed to demonstrate any change in the clinical course. There is no evidence to support the use of milk thistle to increase alcohol tolerance, although it is certainly being used for this purpose. The effectiveness of silymarin for viral hepatitis is not clear, although several trials demonstrated enough benefit to encourage further studies. 

The molecular basis of alcohol tolerance and dependence is not known with certainty, nor is it known whether the two phenomena reflect opposing effects on a shared molecular pathway. Tolerance may result from ethanol-induced up-regulation of a pathway in response to the continuous presence of ethanol. Dependence may result from overactivity of that same pathway after the ethanol effect dissipates and before the system has time to return to a normal ethanol-free state. 

Hall, Carl T. Research Finds Alcohol Tolerance Gene UCSF Worm Study May Lead to Benefits for Human Drinkers. San Francisco Chronicle, December 12,2003, pp. Al, A24. Reports that researchers have found a gene that seems to be associated with resistance to the effects of alcohol. In the course of the research, a clearer picture has emerged of how alcohol affects the brain—it increases the flow of potassium ions across the BK... 

People who drink develop a tolerance to alcohol. Tolerance is the result of the way in which the body handles alcohol as well as alcohol s effect on the central nervous system. A non-alcoholic will have a consistent level of tolerance for alcohol, but an alcoholic s tolerance for alcohol will constantly change, requiring him or her to drink more to get the desired result that lower doses of alcohol had once produced. Tolerance changes the alcoholic s brain impulses, hormone levels, and the chemical make-up of cell membranes. 

Africa and California. Highly alcohol tolerant and sugar-tolerant strains... 

To date, scientific research has not confirmed a relationship between the local microflora and the typicality of the wine. This may be due to the variety of grapes involved and variation in winery practice. Nevertheless, research continues, because, even if the results were limited to features such as cold and alcohol tolerance, the use of selected indigenous microbes will lead to the delineation of higher quality standards, more responsive to the canons of genius loci (the particularities of the zone). 

Ho, N., Yeast alcohol tolerance and recombinant DNA for improved alcohol production, Ann. Report Fermentation Processes, 4 235 (1980). 

When considering the issnes of alcohol tolerance and withdrawal, it is usefnl to review what is expected for the normal person in response to varions blood alcohol levels (BALs) ... 

BUPROPION ALCOHOL Rare reports of adverse neuropsychiatric events and 1 alcohol tolerance Uncertain Warn patients to avoid or minimize alcohol intake during bupropion treatment... 

Per Capita Consumption Consumption of Alcohol and Heavy Drinking among College Students Pharmacology of Alcohol Sites of Action Pharmacokinetics of Alcohol Tolerance and Dependence Tolerance... 

Vogel-Sprott, M. (1992). Alcohol tolerance and social drinking lj arning the consequences. 

Dosing is usually based on providing continuous pain relief consider combining narcotic with acetaminophen, NSAIDs, or selective COX-2 inhibitors narcotic dependence is common narcotic abuse is a concern in alcoholics tolerance to narcotics may develop... 

Table II. Aliphatic/Alcohol Tolerance—30 Day Viscosities 20% VYHH Solutions0...

The molecular and chemical composition of the polymer will influence its solubility characteristics. Park (A) has discussed the solvent-resin relationships in detail in "Advances in Chemistry Series 12A." They can be summarized as follows Aromatics such as toluene and xylene are primary solvents for only the most soluble of the vinyl resins. The homopolymers have very slight aromatic tolerances. Aliphatic-type solvents are not considered good solvents for vinyls. As with the aromatics, the extremely soluble resins will tolerate aliphatic solvents if a strong ketone is present. Only fair aliphatic tolerance is obtained with the low molecular weight high vinyl chloride content solution polymers. Aliphatic tolerance of the homopolymers is practically nil. The alcohol tolerance of vinyl resins is very limited. Recent studies with the high solubility type metal adhesion copolymers indicate that appreciable quantities of 2-propanol may be used, if a strong ketone solvent is used. 

As blood ethanol concentration rises above 18 mM (the legal intoxication limit is now defined as 0.08% in most states of the United States, which is approximately 18 mM), the brain and central nervous system are affected. Induction of CYP2E1 increases the rate of ethanol clearance from the blood, thereby contributing to increased alcohol tolerance. However, the apparent ability of a chronic alcoholic to drink without appearing inebriated is partly a learned behavior. 

Altshuler HL (1979) Behavioral methods for the assessment of alcohol tolerance and dependence. Drug Alcohol Depend 4 333-346... 

In a test of the value of metronidazole 250 mg twice daily as a possible drink-deterrent, all 10 alcoholic patients studied experienced some disulfiram-like reactions of varying intensity (facial flushing, headaches, sensation of heaf, fall in blood pressure, vomiting) when given alcohol. In another study in 60 alcoholic patients, given metronidazole 250 to 750 mg daily, most developed mild to moderate disulfiram-like reactions during an alcohol tolerance test. A lower incidence of this reaction, between 2 and 24%, has been reported. ... 

Lao B, Czyzyk A, Szutowski M, Szczepanik Z. Alcohol tolerance in patients with non-insu-lin-dependent (type 2) diabetes treated with sulphonylurea derivatives. Arznemdtteybrs[Pg.475]

The manufacturers report rare adverse neuropsychiatric events or reduced alcohol tolerance in patients drinking alcohol during bupropion treatment. They recommend that the consumption of alcohol should be minimised or avoided. For comment on the increased risk of seizures with alcohol see (d), below. 

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