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Extended red cell antigen frequencies in a Southwestern Colombian donor population: Implications for phenotype-matched transfusion strategies.
Transfusion and apheresis science : official journal of the World Apheresis Association : official journal of the European Society for Haemapheresis - 1 Oct 2026
Castillo Lina Sofia, Dueñas Rivera Victor Hugo, Quintero Santacruz Marcela
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The complex history of genetic admixture in Latin American populations creates unique erythrocyte antigen profiles. This study aimed to determine the extended red blood cell (RBC) antigen frequencies in a blood donor population from Southwestern Colombia, a region with significant African ancestral heritage, to support phenotype-matched transfusion strategies and optimize donor selection....
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- Humans
- Female
- Colombia
- Male
- Erythrocytes
- Blood Donors
