The VS and V blood group polymorphisms in Africans: a serologic and molecular analysis
- 1 October 1998
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Transfusion
- Vol. 38 (10) , 951-958
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1537-2995.1998.381098440860.x
Abstract
BACKGROUND: VS and V are common red cell antigens in persons of African origin. The molecular background of these Rh system antigens is poorly understood. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: Red cells from 100...Keywords
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