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Relationship between ABO genotype and A antigen expression on platelets.
Transfusion - 1 Aug 2013
DeLelys Michelle E, Ochoa Gorka, Cserti-Gazdewich Christine M, Vietz Christine, Preffer Frederic I, Dzik Walter
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BACKGROUND: Although platelets (PLTs) are known to express ABH antigens, the extent of expression is different on PLTs compared with red blood cells and the relationship between PLT ABH expression and genotype has not been thoroughly investigated. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: We measured blood group H and A antigens on PLTs from 100 normal volunteers using fluorescent-conjugated reagents and flow cytometry....
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