Other Common Blood Groups Flashcards
ISBT number of Le
007
How is the Lewis system unique?
It is intrinsic in the glycosphingolipids
Chromosome and location of Lewis group
Chromosome 19
19p13.3
Lewis group is resistant to what enzymes?
Ficin
Papain
DTT
Glycin-acid EDTA
Lewis phenotype that is found at 10-40% of the Asian population
Le (a+b+)
Le phenotype that is an ADH secretor
Le (a-b+)
Le (a-b-) is common among _____
Black people
What is the enzyme that the Lewis system produces?
a1,4-L-fucosyltransferase
The most common antibody encountered from the Lewis system
Anti-Leª
Lewis antibodies are made by individuals with what phenotype?
Le(a-b-)
Glycolipids are detectable after ___ days since birth
10
Le non-secretors presents what phenotype at birth?
Le(a-b-)
Le^ab is formerly known as ___
Le^x
What is the precursor of the p1 antigen?
Type 2 oligosaccharide chain
P1PK blood group can be found where?
Platelets, epithelial cells, fibroblasts