RHD positive haplotypes in D negative Europeans

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Authors

Franz F. Wagner · University Hospital Ulm

Alexander Frohmajer · University Hospital Ulm

Willy A. Flegel · University Hospital Ulm

Abstract

The results of this study allowed to devise an improved RHD genotyping strategy, the false-positive rate of which was lower than 1:10,000. The number of characterized RHD positive antigen D negative and Del alleles was more than doubled and their population frequencies in Europe were defined.

Topics & Keywords

Blood groups and transfusion Erythrocyte Function and Pathophysiology Blood disorders and treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Genetics

Volume 2, Issue 1, pp. 10-10

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2156-2-10

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