Variant of Group B Lacking the B Antigen on the Red Cells |
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Authors: | F. Gundolf and J. Andersen |
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Affiliation: | 1/sp>Blood Bank and Blood Grouping Department, Statens Seruminstitut, Copenhagen |
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Abstract: | Abstract. A group B variant, lacking B antigen on the red cells, but secreting small amounts of B substance in the saliva is described. Family investigation showed both parents and three sibs to be normal B. Among six children no normal or abnormal B occurred. It is discussed whether the B variant is due to mutation of the B gene or to the effect of a recessive suppressor gene. |
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