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ALAD1

enzyme
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  • lead poisoning
    / Susceptibility and treatment

    …the normal enzyme, known as ALAD1, and the variant enzyme function in heme biosynthesis and therefore play an underlying role in the formation of red blood cells. In the presence of lead, however, the activity of either form of the enzyme is inhibited, and, following lead exposure, individuals with the…

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    …the normal enzyme, known as ALAD1, and the variant enzyme function in heme biosynthesis and therefore play an underlying role in the formation of red blood cells. In the presence of lead, however, the activity of either form of the enzyme is inhibited, and, following lead exposure, individuals with the…

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