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The genetic basis of a new partial D antigen: DDBT.
British journal of haematology - 1 Jun 1996
Beckers E A, Faas B H, Simsek S, Overbeeke M A, van Rhenen D J, Wallace M, von dem Borne A E, van der Schoot C E
Abstract excerpt
The Rh system, the most polymorphic system on red cells, is genetically controlled by two different but highly homologous genes on chromosome 1. The RHCE gene encodes different RhCcEe polypeptides and the RHD gene encodes D antigens. It is well established that in D negative individuals the RHD gene is either absent or grossly deleted. The D antigen comprises at least nine serologically defined D epitopes. The D...
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