Article
The genetics of the Rhesus blood group system.
1 Apr 2007
Abstract excerpt
The Rhesus factor is clinically the most important protein-based blood group system. With 49 antigens so far described, it is the largest of all 29 blood group systems. The unusually large number of Rhesus antigens is attributable to its complex genetic basis. The antigens are located on two Rhesus proteins - RhD and RhCE - and are produced by differences in their protein sequences. In CD nomenclature, they are...