Prevalence of G6PD deficiency in neonates referred to Semnan University of Medical Science´s screening Lab

Abstract Background and objectives: Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) is an enzyme in the pentose phosphate pathway. G6PD deficiency (an X-linked recessive hereditary disease) is an inherited condition affecting approximately 3% of the people globally. This deficiency can cause hemolytic anem...

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Main Authors: Nazari, H, Habibeh Najar, H, Emadi, A, Abasi, Y, Salehiyan, A, Monem, M, Ghods, F, Mohammadi, A., Khaleghian, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Golestan University of Medical Sciences 2011-10-01
Series:Medical Laboratory Journal
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Online Access:http://mlj.goums.ac.ir/article-1-176-en.html