Colton blood group system

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: For 5 years, routine genotyping has been performed for selected blood groups of blood donors in the Copenhagen Capital Region, Denmark. The result is summarized in the following. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Genotyping was carried out by an external service provider using the competitive allele specific PCR (KASP) technology. The genotypes were returned to the blood bank and translated into phenotypes by a proprietary IT application. RESULTS: In total, 65 alleles from 16 blood group systems (ABO, MNS, Rh, Lutheran, Kell, Duffy, Kidd, Diego, Yt, Dombrock, Colton, Landsteiner-Wiener, Cromer, Knops, Vel, secretor status) and the HPA1, HPA5 and HPA15 antigens were interrogated...

PURPOSE: Coa and Cob antigens of the Colton (CO) blood group system are implicated in acute and delayed hemolytic transfusion reactions (HTRs). Owing to the inadequate supply of specific antiserum, data on CO phenotypes remain limited. This study aimed to develop genotyping methods to predict Coa and Cob antigens and to estimate transfusion-induced alloimmunization risks in three Thai blood donor populations. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included 2451 blood samples from unrelated healthy Thai blood donors obtained from central, northern, and southern Thailand...

BACKGROUND: Previous studies have reported Blood type O to confer a lower risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, while secretor status and other blood groups have been suspected to have a similar effect as well. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: To determine whether any other blood groups influence testing positive for SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 severity, or prolonged COVID-19, we used a large cohort of 650,156 Danish blood donors with varying available data for secretor status and blood groups ABO, Rh, Colton, Duffy, Diego, Dombrock, Kell, Kidd, Knops, Lewis, Lutheran, MNS, P1PK, Vel and Yt...

Introduction: There are few analyses of the 15 red blood group system antigen coding genes found in the Yunnan Yi nationality. This has caused many poteintial dangers relating to clinical blood transfusion. In this report, the coding genes and distribution of 15 blood group antigens system in the Yi nationality were tested and compared with those of Han nationality and other ethnic minorities. Methods: The samples came from the healthy subjects in the first people's Hospital of Qujing, Yunnan Province...

OBJECTIVE: To explore the distribution characteristics of main antigen gene frequencies of Duffy,Diego,Kidd,Dombrock,MNS,Lutheran,Kell,Colton,Scianna,Yt,Knops and Indian in red blood cell blood group system of Li nationality in Hainan Province. METHODS: Antigens in twelve rare blood group systems of 214 Li people in Hainan Province were genotyped and analyzed by polymerase chain reaction-sequence specific primers (PCR-SSP). RESULTS: The gene frequency of antigens in twelve rare blood group systems of 214 Li people in Hainan Province including: the gene frequency of Duffy blood group system: fya =0...

Coa is a high-frequency blood group antigen in the Colton blood group system expressed on red blood cells (RBCs) of approximately 99.8 percent of random persons. Anti-Coa has been reported to cause delayed hemolytic transfusion reactions, hemolytic disease of the newborn, and accelerated clearance of RBCs in vivo. Acute hemolytic transfusion reactions (AHTRs) have not previously been reported. A 58-year-old man was hospitalized for vascular surgery. Initial blood bank evaluation revealed anti-Fya. The patient received six units of RBCs during his initial hospitalization and developed anti-E...

This article reviews information regarding the clinical significance of antibodies to antigens in the Scianna, Dombrock, Colton, Landsteiner-Wiener, Chido/Rodgers, H, Kx, Cromer, Gerbich, Knops, Indian, and Ok blood group systems. Like most blood group systems, antibodies to many of the antigens in these groups are rarely encountered because of the high prevalence of the associated antigens in most populations. For many, the clinical significance-that is, the potential to cause reduced survival of transfused antigen-positive red blood cells or a transfusion reaction (e...

BACKGROUND: PCR with sequence-specific priming using allele-specific fluorescent primers and analysis on a capillary sequencer is a standard technique for DNA typing. We aimed to adapt this method for donor typing in a medium-throughput setting. METHODS: Using the Extract-N-Amp PCR system, we devised a set of eight multiplex allele-specific PCR with fluorescent primers for Fya /Fyb , Jka /Jkb , M/N, and S/s. The alleles of a gene were discriminated by the fluorescent color; donor and polymorphism investigated were encoded by product length...

BACKGROUND: Extended phenotyping is one of the important method of reducing red cell alloimmunisation. Extended phenotyping of red cells from voluntary donors have many uses in addition to its application in population genetics. As there was very little data extended phenotyping on a cohort of Indian Voluntary blood donors this project was undertaken. STUDY DESIGN & METHODOLOGY: 200 regular voluntary blood donors having 'O' blood group were included for red cell antigen typing of Rh (D,C,E,c,e), Kell (K, k, Kpa , Kpb ), Duffy (Fya , Fyb ), Kidd (Jka , Jkb ), Lewis(Lea , Leb ), P(P1), MNS (M, N,S,s), and Lutheran (Lua , Lub ), Colton (Coa , Cob ), Diago (Diaa , Wra ), Vw and Xga antigens using conventional antisera provided by DIAGAST...

OBJECTIVES: Thirty-six blood group systems are listed by the International Society of Blood Transfusion, containing almost 350 antigens. Most of these result from a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP). Serology is the standard method for blood group typing. However, this technique has some limitations and cannot respond to the growing demand of blood product typing for a large number of antigens. Here we describe a blood group genotyping assay directly from whole blood samples using Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), allowing the simultaneous identification of 15 SNPs associated with the blood group systems of 95 patients in a single run...

It is often difficult for standard blood banks in Korea to supply adequate amounts of blood for patients with rare phenotype. Moreover, the definition of a blood in need is ambiguous, and much remains to be learned. In this study, we determined the prevalence of various red blood cell (RBC) antigens from a donor viewpoint and estimated the demand for specific antigen-negative blood from a patient viewpoint. Our data will aid the establishment of a Rare Blood Program in Korea (KRBP). RBC genotyping of 419 blood donors was performed using a Lifecodes RBC/RBC-R typing kit (Immucor, Norcross, GA)...

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the distribution of Colton, Diego, Kell and Yt rare blood groups in Chinese Nanjing Han population, so as to improve the transfusion capability of patients with rare blood group and to further enrich the rare-blood-donor bank. METHODS: A total of 2 015 blood samples from the blood donors were selected randomly to screen the presence of K⁺ and Kp(c+) (Kell), Yt(b+) (Yt), Co(b+) (Colton), Di(a+b+) and Di(a+b-) (Digeo) antigen allele by using PCR and multiplex PCR...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Although minor erythrocyte antigens are not considered clinically significant in sporadic transfusions, they may be relevant for multi-transfusion patients. When serological assay is not conceivable, molecular genotyping allows predicting the red blood cell phenotype, extending the typing until minor blood groups. The aim of this study was to evaluate the utility of blood group genotyping and compare the molecular typing of erythrocyte antigens with the established serological methods...

The Colton (CO) blood group system consists of four antigens, Co(a), Co(b), Co3, and Co4, located on aquaporin-1 (AQP1), with Co(a) highly prevalent in all populations (99.8%). The Colton null phenotype, Co(a-b-), is very rare, and individuals with this phenotype lack the high-prevalence antigen Co3. To date, only six Co(a-b-) probands have been reported and four silencing alleles characterized. We identified an AQP1-null allele in a white woman with anti-Co3 caused by deletion of a G at nucleotide 601 (nt601delG) that results in a frameshift and premature termination (Val201Stop)...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Blood incompatibility arises from individual and ethnic differences in red blood cell (RBC) antigen profiles. This underlines the importance of documenting RBC antigen variability in various ethnic groups. Central Asia is an area with a long and complex migratory history. The purpose of this article is to describe key antigen frequencies of Afghan ethnic groups in the Hindu-Kush region of Afghanistan as a basis for improving blood transfusion practices in that area...

To date no experimental infection studies have been conducted in laboratory mice using Mus spp. bartonella strains. Therefore we designed a study to evaluate the in vivo infection characteristics of 2 Bartonella tribocorum strains from wild Mus spp. in laboratory mice with the aim of developing a mouse model that reproduces characteristics of naturally acquired bartonella infections in rodents. Groups of outbred CD1 female mice were subcutaneously inoculated with low doses of 2 mouse bartonella strains (10, 100, and 1000 bacteria/mouse)...

Islet transplantation is a feasible therapeutic alternative for metabolically labile patients with type 1 diabetes. The primary therapeutic target is stable glycemic control and prevention of complications associated with diabetes by reconstitution of endogenous insulin secretion. However, critical shortage of donor organs, gradual loss in graft function over time, and chronic need for immunosuppression limit the indication for islet transplantation to a small group of patients. Here we present a promising approach to address these limitations by utilization of a macrochamber specially engineered for islet transplantation...

BACKGROUND: The first monoclonal anti-k (anti-KEL2) reagent of the IgM-class (clone: LK1) for the tube spin method is now commercially available. As this reagent is directly agglutinating in contrast to conventional polyclonal anti-k reagents requiring an indirect antiglobulin test, we studied the reaction characteristics of this new reagent carefully before starting its use in our routine blood grouping laboratory. METHODS: The titer of the monoclonal anti-k reagent (manufacturer: Biotest, D-63303 Dreieich) was compared with that of two polyclonal anti-k reagents...

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BACKGROUND: The Colton blood group system currently comprises three antigens, Co(a) , Co(b) , and Co3. The latter is only absent in the extremely rare individuals of the Colton "null" phenotype, usually referred to as Co(a-b-), which lack the water channel AQP1 that carries the Colton antigens. The discovery of a Co(a-b-) individual with no AQP1 deficiency suggested another molecular basis for the Co(a-b-) phenotype. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: Red blood cells were analyzed by stopped-flow light scattering and Western blotting and typed by hemagglutination and flow cytometry...