Number of A, B, H and I antigen sites per red blood cell
| Value | 2e+6 Antigen sites/cell |
|---|---|
| Organism | Vertebrates |
| Reference | Anstee DJ. The functional importance of blood group-active molecules in human red blood cells. Vox Sang. 2011 Jan100(1):140-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1423-0410.2010.01388.x. p.141 right column top paragraphPubMed ID21175664 |
| Comments | The major transport proteins Band 3, GLUT1, RhAG and AQP1 are glycosylated and the N-glycans they carry on adult red cells express A, B, H and I blood group antigens. Together they could contribute more than 2?10^6 A, B, H and I antigen sites per red cell. Better ref needed |
| Entered by | Uri M |
| ID | 106727 |