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The Kidd Minus‐Minus Phenotype in a Caucasian
Author(s) -
Sussman L. N.,
Solomon R.,
Grogan S.
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
transfusion
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.045
H-Index - 132
eISSN - 1537-2995
pISSN - 0041-1132
DOI - 10.1046/j.1537-2995.1975.15476034558.x
Subject(s) - phenotype , allele , locus (genetics) , antibody , genetics , medicine , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , gene
This is the first reported example in a Caucasian with the phenotype Jk(a–b–). A strongly reacting antibody was present which was of a single specificity and which could be completely absorbed by either Jk(a + b–) or Jk(a–b+) cells. Since no compatible donors could be found, autotransfusion was done. Family study failed to reveal any other members with the Jk(a–b–) phenotype. The question of a third allele at the Kidd locus is considered.