By
Marion Reid, New York Blood Center, New York, U.S.A.
Christine Lomas-Francis, New York Blood Center, New York, U.S.A.
Description
The second edition of
The Blood Group Antigen FactsBook provides key information relating to human red blood cell membrane
components carrying blood group antigens, the molecular basis of the antigens, their serological characteristics, and the clinical significance
of blood group antibodies. The data on this group of molecules has expanded greatly since the previous edition was published five years
ago. Topics include: history and information on terminology, expression, chromosomal assignment, carrier molecule description, molecular
basis of antigens, effect of enzymes/chemicals, clinical significance, disease association, phenotypes, glycotypes and key references.
Audience:
Researchers in transfusion medicine, immunohematology, hematology, immunogenetics, red blood cell markers, medical technologists, those
working in transfusion services, physiscians, biochemists, cell biologists, pathophysiologists
