ALDH16A1

ALDH16A1 encodes aldehyde dehydrogenase 16 family member A1, a mitochondrial enzyme with no widely recognized aliases. It catalyzes the oxidation of aldehydes to carboxylic acids using NAD+ as a cofactor, potentially involved in amino acid metabolism and detoxification of reactive aldehydes.
Limited research exists on ALDH16A1, but it may interact with mitochondrial redox pathways. Associations with metabolic disorders like obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease have been suggested, though mechanistic links remain unclear. No specific drugs targeting ALDH16A1 are currently in development.