ABO antigen

Protein molecules located on the surfaces of red blood cells that determine a person's blood type: A, B, or O.

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In contrast, if the RBCs do not express the ABO antigen recognized by the antibody, then both RBCs and plasma continue to migrate along the paper strip to the detection zone.

The Potential and Pitfalls of a Dye-Assisted Paper-Based Assay for Blood Grouping

ABO antigen type has been postulated from many reports as a risk factor for some cardiovascular diseases [8-10], cancers [11-14], and infectious diseases [15-17].

Association of ABO Blood Group and Body Mass Index: A Cross-Sectional Study from a Ghanaian Population

Alterations in ABO antigen expression on thesurface of malignant cells, compared to normal epithelium, have been seen for a variety oftumor types, including breast cancer [16].

The association and relation of ABO blood group and secretor status with the breast cancer

Standard ABO antigen blood typing was performed at the Kern County Health Department laboratories.

Influence of host genetics on the severity of coccidioidomycosis

The possible supply of ABO antigens from the wall of the pulpal chamber to the dentin margins and to the enamel steadily diminishes due to less potential of diffusion of antigens from both saliva and blood.3,6

THE RELIABILITY OF DENTAL PULP IN HUMAN BLOOD GROUP IDENTIFICATION

Besides being expressed on the surface of red blood cells, ABO antigens are strongly expressed on the surface of a variety of human cells and tissues, including the epithelium, sensory neurons, platelets, and vascular endothelium (2).

ABO and RhD Blood Groups in Nasal Polyposis

But in contrast to above-mentioned findings, Grundbacher et al and Marsh et al had opined that there existed a poor quantitative relationship between maternal antibody levels and the ensuing haemolytic process, which was attributed to variations in the strength and reactivity of ABO antigens among infants.

Immunohaematological profile of maternal antibody-mediated ABO haemolytic disease of foetus and newborn

The regulation of ABO blood group system is under the control of ABO gene expression.7 Genes for ABO antigens and Rh antigen are located on chromosome no.

Frequency of different blood groups and its association with BMI and blood pressure among the female medical students of Faisalabad

(16) ABO HDFN tends to be clinically less severe because ABO antigens are only weakly expressed in fetal development and also because of the presence of ABO antigens in secretions of some fetuses that will neutralize maternal antibodies.

The Direct Antiglobulin Test: Indications, Interpretation, and Pitfalls

However, the organ-specific pattern of ABO antigens allows an exception for ABOi kidney transplantation.

Endothelial Cells in Antibody-Mediated Rejection of Kidney Transplantation: Pathogenesis Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications

ABO antigens are highly expressed not only in red blood cells but also in human tissues and most epithelial and endothelial cells [18, 19].

Association of ABO Blood Types and Clinicopathological Features of Prostate Cancer

[3] However, along with their expression on RBCs, ABO antigens are also highly expressed on the surface of a variety of human cells and tissues, including the epithelium, sensory neurons, platelets, and the vascular endothelium.

Distribution of ABO and Rh blood groups in patients with tuberculosis in Rohilkhand region of Uttar Pradesh