Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency Correlation between Genotype and Phenotype

Authors

  • Soad K. Al Jaouni King Fahd Medical Research Center
  • Mohammed Qari King Fahd Medical Research Center
  • Saad M. Al Muhayawi King Fahd Medical Research Center
  • Ibrahim M. Ashankyty King Abdulaziz University
  • Jummanah M.S. Jarullah King Fahd Medical Research Center

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4197/med.14-2.1

Keywords:

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, Genotype, Phenotype

Abstract

In Saudi Arabia, Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency exists at variable frequency in different regions in the Kingdom. The aim of this study was to investigate the mutations and clinical significance of the Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase gene among the population in this area.

Author Biographies

Soad K. Al Jaouni, King Fahd Medical Research Center

Hematology Research Lab

Mohammed Qari, King Fahd Medical Research Center

Hematology Research Lab

Saad M. Al Muhayawi, King Fahd Medical Research Center

Hematology Research Lab

Ibrahim M. Ashankyty, King Abdulaziz University

Department of Molecular Genetics

Jummanah M.S. Jarullah, King Fahd Medical Research Center

Hematology Research Lab

Published

2007-04-01

How to Cite

Al Jaouni, S. K., Qari, M., Al Muhayawi, S. M., Ashankyty, I. M., & Jarullah, J. M. (2007). Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency Correlation between Genotype and Phenotype. Journal of King Abdulaziz University - Medical Sciences, 14(2), 3-13. https://doi.org/10.4197/med.14-2.1

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 2 (2007)

Section

Articles

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