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Incidence and molecular basis of CD36 deficiency in Shanghai population.
Transfusion - 1 Mar 2015
Li Ruishu, Qiao Zhenglei, Ling Bing, Lu Ping, Zhu Ziyan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: CD36 is a multifunctional membrane receptor and is expressed in several cell lines. Individuals who lack platelet (PLT) CD36 are at risk for immunization against this antigen, leading to several clinical syndromes. This study aimed to investigate the frequency and molecular basis of CD36 deficiency in Shanghai. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: Whole blood samples were collected from healthy blood donors, and...
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