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Molecular characterization of the Fy(a-b-) phenotype in a Polish family.
Transfusion and apheresis science : official journal of the World Apheresis Association : official journal of the European Society for Haemapheresis - 1 Oct 2013
Karolak Ewa, Grodecka Magdalena, Suchanowska Anna, Klausa Elżbieta, Bochenek Stanisława, Majorczyk Edyta, Czerwiński Marcin, Waśniowska Kazimiera
Abstract excerpt
The Fy(a-b-) phenotype, very rare in Caucasians and defined by the homozygous FY(*)B-33 allele, is associated with the -33T>C mutation in the promoter region of the FY gene. The allele FY(*)X is correlated with weak expression of Fy(b) antigen due to 265C>T and 298G>A mutations in FY(*)B allele. The purpose of this study was molecular characterization of Fy blood group antigens in Fy(a-b-) members of a Polish...
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