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Blood group A and B antigens are strongly expressed on platelets of some individuals
15 Aug 2000
Abstract excerpt
It is widely thought that expression of ABH antigens on platelets is insufficient to materially affect the survival of ABH-incompatible platelets in transfusion recipients, but anecdotal reports of poor survival of A and B mismatched platelets suggest that this is not always the case. The A and B antigen expression on platelets of 100 group A(1) and group B blood donors was measured, and 7% and 4%, respectively,...
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