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Blood Bank - Chapter 3 Terms
Blood Group Serology
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Undergraduate 3
01/07/2011

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Term
Bombay phenotype
Definition
The rare inheritance of two h genes at the Hh locus and the subsequent lack of the H antigen. Such individuals are unable to express other ABO antigens.
Term
Secretor
Definition
An individual who secretes ABH antigen substances into body fluids such as saliva and plasma. Secretor status is inherited.
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2-alpha-fucosyltransferase
Definition
The product of the H gene.
Term
3-alpha-N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase
Definition
Product of the A gene, confers group A specificity.
Term
3-alpha-galactosyltransferase
Definition
Product of the B gene, confers B blood group specificity.
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Fucose
Definition
Sugar transferred in association with the H antigen
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N-acetylgaactosamine
Definition
Sugar transferred in association with the A antigen
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Galactose
Definition
Sugar transferred in associated with the B antigen
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Lectin
Definition
Any of a group of plant substances capable of binding specifically with antigen substances on the surface of red cells
Term
Dolicos bifloris
Definition
Lectin specific for anti-A1
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