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Molecular basis of two novel and related high-prevalence antigens in the Kell blood group system, KUCI and KANT, and their serologic and spatial association with K11 and KETI.
Transfusion - 1 Nov 2013
Velliquette Randall W, Hue-Roye Kim, Lomas-Francis Christine, Gillen Barbara, Schierts Jennifer, Gentzkow Kristie, Peyrard Thierry, von Zabern Inge, Flegel Willy A, Rodberg Karen, Debnath Asim K, Lee Soohee, Reid Marion E
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The numerous antigens in the Kell blood group system result from missense nucleotide changes in KEL. Antibodies to antigens in this system can be clinically important. We describe six probands whose plasma contained antibodies to high-prevalence Kell antigens and discuss their relationship. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: Polymerase chain reaction amplification, direct sequencing, restriction fragment...
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