Molecular heterogeneity of G-6-PD deficiency in Mexico

Arch Med Res. 1995 Summer;26(2):111-3.

Abstract

DNA samples from seven G-6-PD deficient Mexican mestizo patients were analyzed. Three different G-6-PD genotypes were observed: G-6-PD A-202A/376G (three patients), G-6-PD A-376G/968C (three patients) and G-6-PD Seattle844C. The present results, along with previous reports, suggest not only G-6-PD A-genotypes are relatively common but also G-6-PD deficiency seems to be heterogeneous at DNA level in Mexico.

MeSH terms

  • Africa / ethnology
  • DNA Mutational Analysis
  • Genetic Testing
  • Genotype
  • Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase / genetics*
  • Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency / epidemiology
  • Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency / ethnology
  • Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency / genetics*
  • Humans
  • Italy / ethnology
  • Male
  • Mexico / epidemiology
  • Spain / ethnology

Substances

  • Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase