Finnish En(a-) propositus with anti-EnaFS and anti-EnaFR: in vitro and in vivo characteristics

Vox Sang. 1987;52(1-2):103-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1423-0410.1987.tb03001.x.

Abstract

A third Finnish En(a-) individual (ERP) with alloanti-Ena has been identified. Subsequent family studies revealed that ERP is distantly related to the 2 previous Finnish En(a-) propositi. Serologically, ERP's erythrocytes were found to be M-N-'N'+S-s+U+En(a-)Wr(a-b-) and were sialic acid deficient. SDS-PAGE studies confirmed that the red cell membranes lacked the MN-sialoglycoprotein, glycophorin-A. ERP's serum contained an IgG antibody which demonstrated two separable specificities, a ficin-sensitive specificity (anti-EnFS) and a ficin-resistant specificity (anti-EnFR), which reacted by the indirect antiglobulin technique. The antibodies were probably pregnancy induced, as ERP had never been transfused. A 51Cr-labelled red cell survival study showed that the antibodies were capable of causing significant destruction of incompatible red cells.

MeSH terms

  • Antibody Specificity
  • Blood Group Antigens / genetics
  • Blood Group Antigens / immunology*
  • Female
  • Finland
  • Humans
  • In Vitro Techniques
  • Isoantibodies / immunology*
  • Male
  • Pedigree

Substances

  • Blood Group Antigens
  • Isoantibodies