Further evidence of heterogeneity within the Kidd blood group system

Transfusion. 1976 May-Jun;16(3):242-4. doi: 10.1046/j.1537-2995.1976.16376225496.x.

Abstract

Serological studies on blood of selected individuals show that red blood cells from individuals genetically JkaJk and JkbJk give single dose agglutination reactions with anti-Jka and anti-Jkb respectively, but react as strongly with anti-JkaJkb as do cells from random individuals. A Jk(a+b-) Oriental person has been found whose red blood cells give a single dose reaction with anti-Jka, but react more weakly than do cells from random people in tests with anti-JkaJkb. The results support a conclusion that the antigen recognized by anti-JkaJkb is a distinct and separate antigen of the Kidd blood group system.

MeSH terms

  • Alleles
  • Blood Group Antigens*
  • Epitopes
  • Erythrocytes
  • Humans
  • Kidd Blood-Group System*
  • Phenotype

Substances

  • Blood Group Antigens
  • Epitopes
  • Kidd Blood-Group System