Abstract Polymorphisms of Rh, Kell, Duffy, Kidd and Diego blood group systems were
studied in 209 unrelated Brazilian Japanese descendants from South of Brazil. The methods …

We evaluated the usefulness of blood group genotyping as a supplement to
hemagglutination to determine the red blood cell (RBC) antigen profile of polytransfused …

We evaluated the usefulness of blood group genotyping as a supplement to
hemagglutination to determine the red blood cell (RBC) antigen profile of polytransfused …

BACKGROUND: The Bombay and para‐Bombay phenotypes arise from mutations of the
FUT1 gene that silence the gene or affect the efficiency of the encoded 2‐α …

Blood doping consists of any illicit means used to increase and optimize oxygen delivery to
the muscles and includes blood transfusions, administration of erythropoiesis-stimulating …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Red blood cell genes are highly polymorphic with the
distribution of alleles varying between different populations and ethnic groups. The objective …

BACKGROUND: Red blood group genes are highly polymorphic and the distribution of
alleles varies among different populations and ethnic groups. AIM: To evaluate allele …

Background Genetic variants in the SLC14A1, ACKR1, and KEL genes, which encode Kidd,
Duffy, and Kell red blood cell antigens, respectively, may result in weakened expression of …

Cleft lip with or without palate (CL±P) is common congenital anomalies in humans.
Experimental evidence has demonstrated that bone morphogenetic protein 4 gene (Bmp4) …

Background Thalassaemia is a genetic disease in which there is a relative or complete lack
of alpha or beta globin chains. Patients with moderate to severe forms of thalassaemia need …