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Mutations of the KLF1 gene detected in Japanese with the In(Lu) phenotype.
Transfusion - 1 Apr 2017
Kawai Miho, Obara Kumi, Onodera Takayuki, Enomoto Takayuki, Ogasawara Kenichi, Tsuneyama Hatsue, Uchikawa Makoto, Inaba Shoichi
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: In(Lu) is characterized by a reduced expression of antigens in the Lutheran blood group system as well as other blood group antigens. Mutations of the erythroid transcription factor, KLF1, have been reported to cause the In(Lu) phenotype, and we investigated Japanese In(Lu) to estimate the prevalence of the phenotype and KLF1 polymorphism. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: Blood samples were screened by...
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