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Frequency and characterization of RHD variant alleles in a population of blood donors from southeastern Brazil: Comparison with other populations.
Transfusion and apheresis science : official journal of the World Apheresis Association : official journal of the European Society for Haemapheresis - 1 Aug 2021
Rodrigues Evandra Strazza, Romagnoli Aline Cristina, Santos Flávia Leite Souza, Cutter Talitha Baldin, Catelli Lucas Ferioli, Cédric Vrignaud, Peyrard Thierry, Covas Dimas Tadeu, de Castilho Lilian Maria, Kashima Simone
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BACKGROUND: The correct determination of D antigen could help to avoid alloimmunization in pregnant women and patients receiving blood transfusions. However, there are limitations in the identification of D variants as the partial and weak D phenotypes make the determination of D antigen a great challenge in the transfusion routine.' STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: The molecular characterization of D variants was...
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