Genetic study finds malarial traits in Northeast The ongoing study has found that deficiency of enzyme G-6-PD (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase), which helps red blood cells (RBCs) function normally is a common sex-linked trait in the region. "G6PD is one of many enzymes that help the body process carbohydrates and turn them into energy. G6PD also protects red blood cells from potentially harmful byproducts that can accumulate when a person takes certain medications or when the body is fighting an infection" said M Arabind Singh of ASI Northeast Regional Centre The ASI study detected cases of disorder like jaundice among those G...continue reading
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