Human Blood Groups

Human Blood Groups is a comprehensive and fully referenced text covering scientific and clinical aspects of red cell surface antigens, including:* * serology * * inheritance * * biochemistry * * molecular genetics * * biological functions * * clinical significance in transfusion medicine Over a century has passed since Landsteiner discovered the human blood groups, making the practice of blood transfusion possible. Yet, in the six years since the first edition of Human Blood Groups was published, new blood groups have been discovered, several blood group genes have been cloned, and the molecular backgrounds of numerous blood group variants have been worked out. All this new information has made the production of a second edition of Human Blood Groups timely. This book is an essential reference source for all those working in the field of blood transfusion and blood banking. Content: Chapter 1 Human Blood Groups: Introduction, Terminology, and Function (pages 1–6): Chapter 2 ABO, Hh, and Lewis Systems (pages 7–98): Chapter 3 MNS Blood Group System (pages 99–174): Chapter 4 P Blood Groups (pages 175–194): Chapter 5 Rh Blood Group System (pages 195–274): Chapter 6 Lutheran Blood Group System (pages 275–294): Chapter 7 Kell Blood Group System (pages 295–323): Chapter 8 Duffy Blood Group System (pages 324–341): Chapter 9 Kidd Blood Group System (pages 342–351): Chapter 10 Diego Blood Group System (pages 352–368): Chapter 11 Yt Blood Group System (pages 369–373): Chapter 12 Xg Blood Group System (pages 374–386): Chapter 13 Scianna Blood Group System and the Radin Antigen (pages 387–391): Chapter 14 Dombrock Blood Group System (pages 392–397): Chapter 15 Colton Blood Group System (pages 398–403): Chapter 16 LW Blood Group System (pages 404–413): Chapter 17 Chido/Rodgers Blood Group System (pages 414–425): Chapter 18 Gerbich Blood Group System (pages 426–443): Chapter 19 Cromer Blood Group System (pages 444–454): Chapter 20 Knops Blood Group System and the Cost Antigens (pages 455–464): Chapter 21 Indian Blood Group System and the An Wjantigen (pages 465–472): Chapter 22 Ok Blood Group System (pages 473–475): Chapter 23 RAPH Blood Group System (pages 476–477): Chapter 24 JMH Blood Group System (pages 478–481): Chapter 25 Ii Antigens and Cold Agglutination (pages 482–497): Chapter 26 Er Antigens (pages 498–499): Chapter 27 Low Frequency Antigens (pages 500–504): Chapter 28 High Frequency Antigens (pages 505–513): Chapter 29 Sid Antigens (pages 514–520): Chapter 30 Human Leucocyte Associated (HLA) Class I Antigens on Red Cells (pages 521–523): Chapter 31 Polyagglutination and Cryptantigens (pages 524–532): Chapter 32 Blood Group Gene Mapping (pages 533–548):

human Blood Groups Is A Comprehensive And Fully Referenced Text Covering Scientific And Clinical Aspects Of Red Cell Surface Antigens, Including:

• serology


• inheritance


• biochemistry


• molecular Genetics


• biological Functions


• clinical Significance In Transfusion Medicine

over A Century Has Passed Since Landsteiner Discovered The Human Blood Groups, Making The Practice Of Blood Transfusion Possible. Yet, In The Six Years Since The First Edition Of Human Blood Groups Was Published, New Blood Groups Have Been Discovered, Several Blood Group Genes Have Been Cloned, And The Molecular Backgrounds Of Numerous Blood Group Variants Have Been Worked Out. All This New Information Has Made The Production Of A Second Edition Of Human Blood Groups Timely.

this Book Is An Essential Reference Source For All Those Working In The Field Of Blood Transfusion And Blood Banking.

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a Comprehensive Text/reference Designed To Serve A Similar Function To That Of Blood Groups In Man (6th Ed., 1975), And Likewise Emanating From The Medical Research Council Blood Group Unit, University College, London. It Describes Human Blood Group Antigens And Their Inheritance, The Antibodies That Define Them, The Red Cell Membrane Macromolecules That Carry Them, The Genes That Encode Them Or Control Their Biosynthesis, And Their Biological Significance. In Addition, It Provides Information On The Clinical Relevance Of Blood Groups And On The Importance Of Blood Group Antibodies In Transfusion Medicine In Particular. Annotation C. Book News, Inc., Portland, Or (booknews.com)

This book is a reference for those working in blood transfusion and blood banking. It provides an exhaustive overview of the biology and clinical significance of blood groups, which is of vital importance to safe blood transfusion within hospitals. Contains latest information on the genes for various blood groups Contains more information on the functional significance of blood groups - so it is more biologically and clinically orientated Integrates serology with molecular biology - so marries the basic understanding at the genetic level with a cellular understanding of the red blood cell membrane Covers the scientific and clinical aspects of red cell surface antigens, including serology; inheritance; biochemistry; molecular genetics; biological functions; and clinical significance in transfusion medicine. This book is suitable for those working in the field of blood transfusion and blood banking.