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Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD)



Definition

  • G6PD catalyzes the initial step in the hexose monophosphate shunt and is critical in protecting RBCs from oxidant injury. Deficiency of G6PD results in rigidity and lysis of RBCs, preferen...

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