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6-Phosphogluconate dehydrogenase deficiency (6PGD deficiency) or partial deficiency is an autosomal hereditary disease characterized by abnormally low levels of 6-Phosphogluconate dehydrogenase (6PGD) a metabolic enzyme involved in the Pentose phosphate pathway. It is very important in the metabolism of red blood cells (erythrocytes). 6PDG deficiency effects less than 1% of the population and studies suggest that there may be race variant involved in many of the reported cases.
