A New low incidence red cell antigen, NFLD

A "new" low incidence red cell antigen, NFLD, is described. It was found in a Caucasian family and is inherited as an autosomal dominant. The antigen is not part of the AB0, MNSs, Duffy, Kidd, or Yt blood group systems and probably does not belong to the Rh or Kell blood group systems.

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Published in:	Human genetics Vol. 67; no. 3; pp. 270 - 271
Main Authors:	LEWIS, M, KAITA, H, ALLDERDICE, P. W, BERGREN, M, MCALPINE, P. J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Heidelberg Springer 01-01-1984 Berlin New York, NY
Subjects:	Biological and medical sciences Blood Group Antigens - genetics Classical genetics, quantitative genetics, hybrids Erythrocyte Membrane - immunology Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Gene Frequency Genes, Dominant Genetics of eukaryotes. Biological and molecular evolution Human Humans Pedigree Human Red blood cell Blood group Gene frequency Family study Inheritance
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Summary:	A "new" low incidence red cell antigen, NFLD, is described. It was found in a Caucasian family and is inherited as an autosomal dominant. The antigen is not part of the AB0, MNSs, Duffy, Kidd, or Yt blood group systems and probably does not belong to the Rh or Kell blood group systems.
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ISSN:	0340-6717 1432-1203
DOI:	10.1007/BF00291354