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Blood group phenotypes resulting from mutations in erythroid transcription factors.
Current opinion in hematology - 1 Nov 2012
Singleton Belinda K, Frayne Jan, Anstee David J
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review describes the genetics of unusual blood group phenotypes, particularly those with altered expression of Lutheran antigens, and how this area of study has informed our understanding of erythropoiesis in general and haemoglobin switching in particular. RECENT FINDINGS: Mutations in erythroid transcription factors GATA1 (GATA1 binding protein 1) and KLF1 (Kruppel-like factor 1) cause...
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