Article
Association of ABO gene mutations resulting in a rare B subgroup.
Vox sanguinis - 1 Jan 2005
Sousa N, Anicchino-Bizzacchi J M, Leite E M, Locatelli M F, Albuquerque D, Costa F F, Barjas-Castro M L
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: B subgroups are rare and the genetic analysis reported to date has been limited. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Serological and molecular investigations were performed in blood from a B-subgroup donor. RESULTS: Red cells did not react with anti-B and anti-AB reagents. However, cells absorbed anti-B. Red cells presented positive reactions with anti-H, and saliva secreted H substance. The...
Topics
- ABO Blood-Group System
- Alleles
- Erythrocytes
- Exons
- Galactosyltransferases
- Humans
- Isoantibodies
- Point Mutation