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A hemolytic anti-LKE associated with a rare LKE-negative, "weak P" red blood cell phenotype: alloanti-LKE and alloanti-P recognize galactosylgloboside and monosialogalactosylgloboside (LKE) antigens.
Transfusion - 1 Jan 2015
Cooling Laura, Dake Louann R, Haverty Donna, Mullis Nancy, Ellis Susie, Shayman James, Judd W John
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: "Weak P" is a rare red blood cell (RBC) phenotype, characterized by a global decrease in P(k) and P antigens. We now describe a second weak P individual who also typed LKE-negative (LKE-N) and possessed a clinically significant anti-LKE. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: Patient RBCs and plasma were examined by standard serology and flow cytometry. Glycosphingolipids (GSLs) from patient, P(k) , and LKE-strong...
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