[AEL: a rare variant of blood group A]

Sangre (Barc). 1994 Feb;39(1):49-51.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

We have studied an eight-member family. Three of them presented discrepancies between red blood cell and serum tests. The red blood cells fail to react with anti-A, anti-B or anti-AB of any origin. On the other hand, serum grouping tests strongly react with group B cells and fail to react with A1 and A2 cells. Then we performed saliva and adsorption/elution studies in order to demonstrate A or H substances in saliva of secretors. We conclude that the blood belonged to an A weak group named Ael.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • ABO Blood-Group System / classification*
  • ABO Blood-Group System / genetics
  • ABO Blood-Group System / immunology
  • Blood Grouping and Crossmatching
  • Female
  • Genetic Variation
  • Hemagglutination Tests
  • Humans
  • Isoantibodies / immunology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Salivary Proteins and Peptides / analysis

Substances

  • ABO Blood-Group System
  • Isoantibodies
  • Salivary Proteins and Peptides