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However, the dynamic changes in CYP2E1 metabolic activity during the acute, chronic, and recovery phases of hepatitis remain unclear. This study developed a non-invasive approach using a breath alcohol analyzer to assess CYP2E1 metabolic activity through alcohol metabolism and examined sex-based differences in alcohol metabolism in rats. Using a BCG-induced male rat hepatitis model, we investigated the dynamic changes in CYP2E1 metabolic activity at different stages of hepatitis and explored the underlying mechanisms. The results indicated that the breath alcohol analysis method exhibited high precision, linearity, and reproducibility in assessing CYP2E1 metabolic activity. CYP2E1 metabolic activity and protein expression displayed an induction trend with increased alcohol intake (P\u2009&lt;\u20090.05). Female rats exhibited significantly higher CYP2E1 metabolic activity compared to males (P\u2009&lt;\u20090.05), indicating significant sexual dimorphism. 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