Definition of Glucose-6 phosphate dehydrogenase from the PharmacyDictionary.in

Glucose-6 phosphate dehydrogenase

Synonyms or meaning of Glucose-6 phosphate dehydrogenase

This is an enzyme involved in the pentose phosphate pathway. It catalyzes the oxidation of glucose 6 phosphate to a lactone, using NADP+ as a co-enzyme. A deficiency of this enzyme can cause severe hemolytic anemia.

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