Genomic characterisation of the Jk(a-b-) phenotype in Thai blood donors

• Main Authors: Pramote Sriwanitchrak, Kanchana Sriwanitchrak, Jintana Tubrod, Pawinee Kupatawintu, Chollanot Kaset, Oytip Nathalang
• Other Authors: Thammasat University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/14806
• Institution: Mahidol University

Background. The Kidd (JK) blood group antigens are encoded by the JK gene. The rare Jk(a-b-) phenotype can be caused by homozygosity for a silent JK allele. Currently, JK null alleles have been identified among different populations; however, information on its presence among Thais is not available...