RHD(T201R, F223V) cluster analysis in five different ethnic groups and serologic characterization of a new Ethiopian variant DARE, the DIII type 6, and the RHD(F223V).

doi:10.1111/j.1537-2995.2006.00759.x

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RHD(T201R, F223V) cluster analysis in five different ethnic groups and serologic characterization of a new Ethiopian variant DARE, the DIII type 6, and the RHD(F223V).

Transfusion - 1 Apr 2006

Grootkerk-Tax Martine G H M, van Wintershoven Joyce D, Ligthart Peter C, van Rhenen Dick J, van der Schoot C Ellen, Maaskant-van Wijk Petra A

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BACKGROUND: The RHD phylogeny in humans shows four main clusters of which three are predominantly observed in (African) black persons. Each of the African clusters is characterized by specific amino acid substitutions relative to the Eurasian RHD allele. RH phylogeny defines the framework for identification of clinically relevant aberrant alleles. This study focuses on the weak D type 4 cluster (characterized by...

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RHD(T201R, F223V) cluster analysis in five different ethnic groups and serologic characterization of a new Ethiopian variant DARE, the DIII type 6, and the RHD(F223V).

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