Periodontal disease and hemolysis in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency: Is there a nexus?

Neelesh Singh, Ashita Uppoor, Valliammai Rajendran, Dilip G. Naik

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Abstract

Background: Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is an erythrocyte enzyme defect that amplifies the susceptibility of erythrocytes to oxidative stress due to excessive levels of reactive oxygen species. Consequently, erythrocyte destruction and hemolysis occur. Highlight: The possible mechanism of oxidative stress-mediated destruction of erythrocytes in G6PD deficient individuals induced by periodontal infection is highlighted. Conclusion: Periodontal diseases feature systemic loading of reactive oxygen species, and they may increase the risk of hemolysis in individuals with G6PD deficiency.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)129-133
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Oral Biosciences
Volume61
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01-06-2019

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Medicine (miscellaneous)
  • Dentistry(all)
  • Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)

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