[Molecular basis of partial D phenotypes in Chinese]

Zhongguo Shi Yan Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi. 2006 Jun;14(3):587-91.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

To investigate the molecular basis of partial D phenotypes in Chinese, D variants with weak D expression was screened by using indirect anti-human globulin test (IAT) method, the polymerase chain reaction-sequence specific primer (PCR-SSP) method was employed to amplify RHD specific exons and their flanking regions. The amplification products were sequenced directly to determine the molecular basis of D variants. The results showed that ten cases of partial D phenotypes, including one case of D Va (Kou.), one case of D Va (Hus.), one case of D Va-like (YH.), and seven cases of D VI type III, were detected from 22 cases of weak D phenotype respectively. All ten cases of partial D phenotypes had one RHD allele deleted. In conclusion, the molecular basis of ten cases of partial D phenotype was confirmed, including D Va (Kou.) and D Va-like (YH.) phenotypes reported firstly in Chinese population.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alleles*
  • Asian People
  • Base Sequence
  • Humans
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Mutation
  • Phenotype
  • Rh-Hr Blood-Group System / genetics*
  • Rh-Hr Blood-Group System / immunology*

Substances

  • Rh-Hr Blood-Group System