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Molecular HPA genotyping by microarray in Brazilian blood donors.
Transfusion - 1 Feb 2014
Conti Fabiana, Bertrand Gerald, Dezan Marcia, Costa Thiago, Aravechia Maria, Mota Mariza, Castilho Lilian, Kaplan Cécile, Kutner José
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Human platelet antigens (HPA) polymorphisms may cause HPA alloimmunization, platelet (PLT) refractoriness, fetomaternal alloimmune thrombocytopenia, and posttransfusion purpura. Characterized by significant racial admixture, the Brazilian population might benefit from the knowledge ab...
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