Details of Disease
General Information of Disease (ID: DISYF1GO)
Disease Name | G6PD deficiency | |||||
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Synonyms |
glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency; inborn error of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase activity; deficiency of G-6PD; rare inborn error of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase activity; glucosephosphate dehydrogenase deficiency; inborn glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase activity disorder; G-6-PD variant enzyme deficiency Anaemia; G6PD; G6PD deficiency; G-6-PD variant enzyme deficiency Anemia
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Definition |
An X-linked genetic condition caused by alterations in the gene G6PD that result in moderately to severely decreased activity levels of the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase. Most individuals with G6PD deficiency are asymptomatic. Individuals with G6PD variants that cause G6PD deficiency are at risk for neonatal jaundice. These individuals are also at risk for acute hemolytic anemia in response to certain medication exposures, chemical exposures, infections, or consumption of fava beans.
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Molecular Interaction Atlas (MIA) of This Disease
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This Disease Is Related to 6 DTT Molecule(s)
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This Disease Is Related to 6 DME Molecule(s)
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This Disease Is Related to 10 DOT Molecule(s)
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