The Rare Blood Group Antigen, Wu
- 1 November 1976
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Vox Sanguinis
- Vol. 31 (5) , 337-343
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1423-0410.1976.tb04657.x
Abstract
The inheritance of the Wu antigen in three families is described. The observations suggest that the antigen is inherited as a Mendelian dominant character. Wu segregates independently of sex and of the ABO, MNSs, Rh, Lutheran, Duffy and Kidd blood group systems. Independence of Kell is also quite likely. Wu is a very rare antigen. The corresponding antibody is not as infrequent. Anti‐Wu occurs as a ‘naturally occurring’ antibody, often together with antibodies against other rare antigens.Keywords
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