%0 Journal Article %A Jan Homolak %A Ana Babic Perhoc %A Mihovil Joja %A Ivan Kodvanj %A Karlo Toljan %A Davor Virag %T Non-alcoholic components of Pelinkovac, a Croatian wormwood-based strong liquor, counteract the inhibitory effect of high ethanol concentration on catalase in vitro %D 2022 %R 10.1101/2022.01.07.475357 %J bioRxiv %P 2022.01.07.475357 %X Antioxidant enzyme catalase protects the cells against alcohol-induced oxidative stress by scavenging free radicals and metabolizing alcohol. Concentrations of ethanol present in alcoholic beverages can inhibit catalase and foster oxidative stress and alcohol-induced injury. Non-alcoholic components of pelinkovac counteract the inhibitory effects of high ethanol concentration and acidic pH on catalase in vitro.Competing Interest StatementThe authors have declared no competing interest. %U https://www.biorxiv.org/content/biorxiv/early/2022/01/07/2022.01.07.475357.full.pdf