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A novel JKA allele, nt561C>A, associated with silencing of Kidd expression.
Transfusion - 1 May 2012
Horn Trina, Castilho Lilian, Moulds Joann M, Billingsley Katrina, Vege Sunitha, Johnson Nanette, Westhoff Connie M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The Jk(a-b-) null phenotype is not common but is more prevalent in Polynesian and Asian persons and appears to be rare in blacks. We determined the molecular basis for Jk(a-b-) in an African American family. DNA testing of samples from random African American, Caucasian, and Brazilian blacks was done to estimate the allele frequency. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: Standard methods were used for red blood...
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