scholarly journals Distribution of ABO, Rh, MNSs, Kell and Duffy blood-group antigens in population of Vojvodina

2003 ◽  
Vol 56 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 173-177
Author(s):  
Svetlana Vojvodic
Keyword(s):  
Blood Group ◽  
American Indians ◽  
Significance Test ◽  
Blood Groups ◽  
Blood Group Antigen ◽  
Blood Group Antigens ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Australian Aborigines ◽  
Duffy Blood Group ◽  
Genotype Frequencies

Introduction Analysis of erythrocyte blood group antigen polymorphisms and genetic variability in population of Vojvodina was performed by investigating gene and genotype frequencies which determine antigens of ABO, Rh, MNSs, Kell and Duffy blood-group systems. Material and methods We investigated 350 unrelated persons from Vojvodina in regard to appurtenance of ABO, Rh, MNSs, Kell and Duffy blood-group systems. We calculated gene, genotype, phenotype frequencies and proportion significance test. Results and discussion Results of investigation revealed that gene and genotype frequencies of investigated blood-group systems are similar to corresponding data for majority of European populations, while statistically significant differences were established in inhabitants of geographically distant regions. Values of proportion significance test revealed statistically significant differences of genotype frequencies for ABO and MNSs blood-group antigens in populations of: Australian Aborigines, Chinese population, Arabians, Blacks, Eskimos, American Indians (Navaho and Pueblo) and population of Papua New Guinea. Statistically significant differences of genotype frequencies were established in inhabitants of narrow geographical areas of Europe such as: Finland, Germany, Sweden, Albania, England and Netherlands. Conclusion Our results point to the fact that erythrocyte blood-groups have different frequencies in some parts of the world, and that there are great differences in frequencies of some blood-groups among inhabitants of various continents and races. Genetical peculiarity of the population of Vojvodina points to the fact that differences in blood-group frequencies are also present among inhabitants of narrow geographical areas.

scholarly journals Correlation of ABO Blood Groups and Rh Factor with The Severity of Generalized Chronic Periodontitis: Across Sectional Study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 617-622 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana Mostafa ◽  
Essam I. Elkhatat ◽  
Pradeep Koppolu ◽  
Muna Mahgoub ◽  
Esam Dhaifullah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Blood Group ◽  
Chronic Periodontitis ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Blood Groups ◽  
Blood Group Antigens ◽  
Abo Blood Groups ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Group I

BACKGROUND: The development of periodontal diseases depends on the presence of causative microorganisms, host immunity and risk factors. Although variability present among the types of periodontal diseases, all are represented to a shared interaction between host and bacteria. ABO blood groups are the most investigated erythrocyte antigen system. However, limited investigations have been conducted to explore the alliance between ABO blood groups and periodontal diseases. AIM: Our purpose was to explore any possible association between the severity of chronic periodontitis with ABO blood groups and Rh factor. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out on 205 patients out of 1126 generalised chronic periodontitis patients (GCP) who were referred to Al-Farabi Colleges, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. They were categorized into; group I (mild), group II (moderate) and group III (sever). RESULTS: The patients with blood group O were at a greater risk to develop GCP irrespective of its severity, followed by those with blood group A, B, and AB. The dispensation of the Rh factor in all groups exhibited a significantly greater distribution of Rh positive. CONCLUSION: Genetic factors such as ABO blood group antigens may act as a risk influencer that affects the progression and severity of the chronic periodontitis.

scholarly journals Frequency of the New Blood Group Antigen Jsa among South American Indians

Nature ◽  
1959 ◽  
Vol 184 (4686) ◽  
pp. 640-640 ◽  
Author(s):  
MIGUEL LAYRISSE ◽  
ZULAY DE LAYRISSE
Keyword(s):  
Blood Group ◽  
American Indians ◽  
Blood Group Antigen ◽  
South American ◽  
South American Indians

Prevalence of Duffy Blood Group Antigens and Phenotypes among Saudi Blood Donors in Southwestern Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 67 (01/2021) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amr Halawani ◽  
Muhammad Saboor ◽  
Hisham Abu-Tawil ◽  
Ayman Mahzari ◽  
Abdullah Mansor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Blood Group ◽  
Blood Donors ◽  
Blood Group Antigens ◽  
Duffy Blood Group

Seasonal Tracking of Histo-Blood Group Antigen Expression and Norovirus Binding in Oyster Gastrointestinal Cells

2008 ◽  
Vol 71 (8) ◽  
pp. 1696-1700 ◽  
Author(s):  
PENG TIAN ◽  
ANNA L. ENGELBREKTSON ◽  
ROBERT E. MANDRELL
Keyword(s):  
Blood Group ◽  
Seasonal Pattern ◽  
Antigen Expression ◽  
Blood Group Antigen ◽  
Viral Gastroenteritis ◽  
Blood Group Antigens ◽  
Pacific Oysters ◽  
Crassostrea Sikamea ◽  
Highly Correlated ◽  
Viral Receptors

Noroviruses (NORs) are the most common cause of viral gastroenteritis outbreaks. Outbreaks are often associated with the consumption of contaminated oysters and generally occur between the months of November and March, when oysters produce the highest levels of glycogen. Oyster glycogen has been proposed as playing a role in NOR accumulation. Recent research indicates that histo-blood group antigens (HBGAs) function as viral receptors on human gastrointestinal cells. In this study, oyster glycogen was tested to determine whether it contains HBGA-like molecules and whether it plays a role in NOR binding. The correlation between the amount of HBGA expression and NOR binding also was measured. We also tested whether seasonal changes affected HBGA expression and binding of recombinant NORs. The results indicate that recombinant NOR binding is highly correlated with HBGA expression in Virginica (Crassostrea virginica), Pacific (Crassostrea gigas), and Kumamato (Crassostrea sikamea) oysters, but the association does not have a seasonal pattern. No obvious trend in either HBGA expression or recombinant NOR binding by month was noted. A significant increase in recombinant NOR binding was observed in Virginica and Pacific oysters in a season not generally associated with NOR gastroenteritis outbreaks. A significant increase in HBGA expression also was observed for Pacific and Virginica oysters in the same season. Paradoxically, HBGA expression and NOR binding both were higher in oysters produced in the non–NOR gastroenteritis season (April through October) than in those produced in the NOR gastroenteritis season (November through March), suggesting that seasonal NOR gastroenteritis outbreaks are not associated with high levels of HBGA expression or NOR binding.

scholarly journals Prevalence of ABO, Rh and KELL Blood Group Types and Transfusion- Transmissible Infections (TTI) among Blood Donors in Najran City, Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (02) ◽  
pp. 1065-1076
Author(s):  
Osama M Alshehri ◽  
Mohammed H Nahari ◽  
Elhashimi E Hassan ◽  
Musab F Alqahtani ◽  
Turki H Awaji
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Blood Transfusion ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Blood Group ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Complete Blood Count ◽  
Blood Groups ◽  
Type I ◽  
Blood Group Antigens ◽  
Safe Blood

The knowledge of Red blood cells polymorphism and blood group antigens prevalence at the local and regional levels is necessary for safe blood transfusion services. This study was aimed to estimate the prevalence of significant blood group phenotypes like ABO, Rh, and Kell among the Najran people of Saudi Arabia. The transfusion transmittable infection (TTI) rate and blood abnormalities among various blood types were assessed to ensure safe blood transfusion. ABO and Rh blood prevalence (n=970) and Rh phenotype polymorphism were estimated in over 531 unrelated donors. The blood samples were screened for certain TTIs like AHBC- Anti-hepatitis B core, HTLV-1- human T-lymphotropic virus type I, HCV- hepatitis C virus, HBsAg- Hepatitis B antigen, HIV- Human immunodeficiency virus, SIC- Sickle cell, MP- Malaria parasite, and SYP- Syphilis. The selected samples were also observed for blood abnormalities by performing a complete blood count (CBC). Out of 970 subjects, 966 were males, and only 4 were females. The O>A>B>AB blood groups were identified with 46.89, 29.3, 9.1, and 2.38% prevalence among Rh-positive phenotype. While in the Rh system, 87.6% and 12.3% of Rh positive and Rh negative was observed. Among 953 samples, the prevalence of seropositive donors was approximately 5.66%. The screening showed about 5.036, 0.104, 0.314, 0.209, 2.18, 0.104, and 0.209% positivity for AHBC, HCV, HBsAg, HIV, SIC, MP, and SYP respectively. Results found that the frequency of D, C, E, c, and e were 99.9%, 67.98, 25.8, 77.9, 98.49%, respectively, in over 531 subjects. The e allele was more prevalent in Najran city. After observing the variations in the CBC parameters among the donors, it was perceived that about 28.78, 99.9, 29.41, and 31.6% of blood abnormalities were noticed for O, AB, B, and A blood groups, respectively. For blood banks and transfusion services, which play a significant role in the medical care of the patient, awareness of the distribution of the blood group is essential. Increasing consistency of blood donation programs would improve both donor satisfaction and motivation for potential donations of blood in near future.

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