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Among these modifications, DNA methylation is highly implicated in AUD; however, 5-hydroxymethylation of 5-methylcytosine mediated by ten-eleven translocation (TET) enzymes produces 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC), which has emerged as a stable epigenetic mark. Recent studies have shown that 5hmC at gene promoters can influence gene expression, especially of genes related to neurotransmitter signaling, alcohol addiction, and cognition. In this review, we summarize findings of TETs-mediated 5-hydroxymethylation in AUD, with special emphasis on the brain and liver. 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