by MyH Editorial Team | Oct 19, 2023 | Red Blood Cells
Key Takeaways G6PD deficiency is the most common inherited enzyme defect of red blood cells, affecting an estimated 400 million people worldwide [4]. Most carriers are healthy until something triggers oxidative stress. G6PD deficiency symptoms & signs ▾: It...
by MyH Editorial Team | Oct 19, 2023 | Red Blood Cells
Key Takeaways Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited blood disorders, not a single condition. All forms involve hemoglobin S (HbS), produced by a mutation in codon 6 of the β-globin gene that swaps glutamic acid for valine. Pathophysiology ▾:...
by MyH Editorial Team | Oct 9, 2023 | Red Blood Cells
Key Takeaways Beta-thalassemia is an inherited disorder caused by mutations in the HBB gene that reduce or stop production of the beta-globin chain of hemoglobin. The resulting imbalance between alpha and beta chains drives ineffective red cell production, ongoing red...
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