Screening and the analysis of genotypic and phenotypic characterization of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency in Fujian province, China
Jinfu Zhou,
Yinglin Zeng,
Jianping Tang
et al.
Abstract:IntroductionGlucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is a common X-linked hereditary disorder in southern China. However, the incidence rate of G6PD deficiency and the frequency of the most common G6PD gene variants vary widely. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence, genotype, and phenotypic features of G6PD deficiency in neonates in Fujian province, southeastern China.MethodsThis retrospective cohort study enrolled 2,789,002 newborns (1,521,431 males and 1,267,571 females) bas… Show more
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