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A novel mutation at the JK locus causing Jk null phenotype in a Chinese family.
Science in China. Series C, Life sciences - 1 Dec 2005
Meng Yan, Zhou Xueyan, Li Yang, Zhao Dan, Liang Shuyuan, Zhao Xuejian, Yang Baoxue
Abstract excerpt
Urea transporters are a group of proteins that facilitate urea movement across biological membranes. Kidd blood group (Jk antigen) and urea transporter of human erythrocytes are carried by the same protein UT-B. To investigate the molecular basis of the Jk null phenotype in the Chinese population, blood samples from Chinese individuals were screened using the 2 mol/L urea solution hemolysis test. Urea and water...
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