Rh Blood Group Flashcards
Codes for RHD and RHCE genes
Chromosome 1
Frequency of Antigens:
D antigen: ___%
d antigen: ___%
Frequency of Antigens:
D antigen: 85%
d antigen: 15%
Fischer Race Nomenclature
Based of DCE genes (DCE)
Weiner
Based on agglutinogen that contain a series of blood factor (Rh-hr)
Rosenfield
No genetic basis.
Based on Numerical terms
RHAG
gene that codes for Rh associated glycoprotein
Rh precursor substance - coexpressor and express RhD proteins
RhD presursor substance
RhAG
R1r
Most common phenotypes of Whites
R0r
Most common phenotype of Blacks
Phenotype with MOST to LEAST amount of D antigen
D– > R2R2 > R1R1 > R1r/R0r > R1r’ or R0r’
R2R2
Commonly encountered genotype with high amount of D antigen
Immunogenicity of Rh Ag
D > c > E > C > e
Asian Phenotypes
R1 > R2 > r > R0
Black Phenotypes
R0 > r > R1 > R2
Rh antigens Position and Enzymes - C/c
103rd position
Serine - C
Proline - c