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A functional AQP1 allele producing a Co(a-b-) phenotype revises and extends the Colton blood group system.
Transfusion - 1 Oct 2010
Arnaud Lionel, Helias Virginie, Menanteau Cécile, Peyrard Thierry, Lucien Nicole, Ripoche Pierre, Lapègue Régine, Pham Bach-Nga, Le Pennec Pierre-Yves, Moulds John J, Cartron Jean-Pierre
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The Colton blood group system currently comprises three antigens, Co(a) , Co(b) , and Co3. The latter is only absent in the extremely rare individuals of the Colton "null" phenotype, usually referred to as Co(a-b-), which lack the water channel AQP1 that carries the Colton antigens. The discovery of a Co(a-b-) individual with no AQP1 deficiency suggested another molecular basis for the Co(a-b-)...
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