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The mutation spectrum of the JK-null phenotype in the Chinese population.
Transfusion - 1 Mar 2013
Guo Zhonghui, Wang Chen, Yan Kangfeng, Xie Jingwen, Shen Wei, Li Qin, Zhang Jiamin, Ye Luyi, Zhu Ziyan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to analyze the mutation spectrum of the JK-null phenotype in the Chinese population. The JK gene encoding the Kidd blood group antigen protein and JK*A/JK*B polymorphism caused by a G-to-A mutation at nt838 are well described. However, the molecular basis of the JK-null phenotype in Chinese populations remains unclear. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: Sixteen unrelated JK-null phenotype...
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