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SMYD1 is the underlying gene for the AnWj-negative blood group phenotype.
European journal of haematology - 1 Oct 2018
Yahalom Vered, Pillar Nir, Zhao Yingying, Modan Shirley, Fang Mingyan, Yosephi Lydia, Asher Orna, Shinar Eilat, Celniker Gershon, Resnik-Wolf Haike, Brantz Yael, Hauschner Hagit, Rosenberg Nurit, Cheng Le, Shomron Noam, Pras Elon
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: AnWj is a high-incidence blood group antigen associated with three clinical disorders: lymphoid malignancies, immunologic disorders, and autoimmune hemolytic anemia. The aim of this study was to determine the genetic basis of an inherited AnWj-negative phenotype. METHODS: We identified a consanguineous family with two AnWj-negative siblings and 4 additional AnWj-negative individuals without known...
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