Prevalence of G6PD deficiency and G6PD variants amongst the southern Thai population

Prevalence of G6PD deficiency and G6PD variants amongst the southern Thai population

Background Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) is an enzyme essential for NADPH production and protecting cells, especially red blood cells, from free radicals. The oxidative stress from drugs, chemicals, and infections can induce red blood cell hemolysis in G6PD deficiency patients, causing a...

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Main Authors: Manit Nuinoon, Rungnapha Krithong, Suputcha Pramtong, Piyawit Sasuk, Chompunuch Ngeaiad, Sathanan Chaimusik, Jiraporn Kanboonma, Orawan Sarakul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2022-10-01
Series:PeerJ
Subjects:
G6PD deficiency
Hemolytic anemia
Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia
G6PD variants
Southern Thai population
Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/14208.pdf

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