Open AccessThe Association between Prolonged Jaundice and UGT1A1 Gene Polymorphism (G71R) in Gilbert's Syndrome
Author(s) -
Ehsan Alaee,
Behnaz Bazrafshan,
Ali Reza Azaminejad,
Mahnaz Fouladinejad,
Majid Shahbazi
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2016/19004.8810
Subject(s) - jaundice , gastroenterology , genotype , gilbert's syndrome , medicine , bilirubin , polymorphism (computer science) , case control study , biology , genetics , gene
Jaundice is a common condition during the neonatal period. Prolonged jaundice occurs in a large number of breastfed infants. Considering the impact of genetic factors on the incidence of jaundice present study was conducted.