Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) is a housekeeping en- zyme, which is vital for cells. Complete absence of enzyme activity has not been reported in humans, suggesting its incompatibility with life [1]. G6PD catalyses the first step in the pentose phosphate pathway, leading to the production of NADPH. NADPH plays a crucial role in preventing oxidative damage to proteins and other molecules, mostly red blood cells (RBC)
G6PD deficiency is known to affect more than 400 million people around the world. Its distribution is linked to malaria, being more prevalent in Africa, Asia, the Mediterranean Area, and the Middle East.
However, due to global migration, currently, it can be found worldwide [3].