What is it about?
Blood group antigens can be predicted using genomic DNA to interrogate single nucleotide polymorphisms. This conference summary provides a state-of-the-art review for transfusion medicine professionals, and interested physicians, scientists and investigators.
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Why is it important?
ABO blood group matching is one of the oldest examples of precision medicine. It has been practiced for 100 years. Red celll genotyping continues to expand on the application of precision medicine and help with the safe transfusion of blood.
Perspectives
The review provides details on research in blood group genetics. Included are clinical vignettes and perspectives from other countries.
Gregory Denomme
BloodCenter of Wisconsin
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This page is a summary of: Red cell genotyping precision medicine: a conference summary, Therapeutic Advances in Hematology, September 2017, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/2040620717729128.
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