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A unique 502C>T mutation in exon 7 of ABO gene associated with the Bel phenotype in Taiwan.
Transfusion - 1 Sept 2003
Lin P-H, Li L, Lin-Tsai S-J, Lin K-T, Chen J-M, Chu D-C
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The ABO system includes many variant subgroups. Some of them are difficult to identify serologically, leading to mistyping of blood groups. For example, Bel is often typed as O blood group. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: DNA sequencing and a molecular approach were explored to accurately determine the genotypes of Bel subgroups. Seven Bel blood donors and 106 individuals with other blood groups were...
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