Screening for G71R mutation of the UGT1A1 gene in the Javanese‐Indonesian and Malay‐Malaysian populations

Abstract

The G71R mutation is present, but very rare, in Javanese-Indonesians and Malay-Malaysians. Thus, G71R mutation may not contribute to the high incidence of the neonatal jaundice in South-east Asian populations. DHPLC analysis is a very useful method for detecting the G71R mutation.