[Analysis on expression and molecular basis for ABO glycosyltransferase with dual specificity]

Zhongguo Shi Yan Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi. 2008 Apr;16(2):421-4.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

In order to elucidate the expression and molecular genetic background of ABO gene seven samples with ABO discrepancy further identified as bi-specific ABO gene were studied. All these samples were subjected to phenotyping by monoclonal and polyclonal antisera and were then genotyped by direct DNA sequencing and haplotype-sequencing at the exon 6 and 7 of ABO gene. As a result, six ABO dual-specific alleles were identified in Chinese population. An antigen expressed by these B (A) or Cis-AB individuals varied from very low level to the normal level, compared with common A blood group samples. In conclusion, molecular genetic backgrounds of two pairs out of four samples in all samples were the same, however, the ABO expression showed diverse.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • ABO Blood-Group System / genetics*
  • Asian People / genetics
  • DNA Mutational Analysis
  • Erythrocytes / cytology
  • Erythrocytes / enzymology
  • Erythrocytes / metabolism*
  • Exons / genetics
  • Glycosyltransferases / chemistry
  • Glycosyltransferases / genetics*
  • Humans

Substances

  • ABO Blood-Group System
  • Glycosyltransferases