Duffy blood group antigens: structure, serological properties and function

Duffy (Fy) blood group antigens are located on seven-transmembrane glycoprotein expressed on erythrocytes and endothelial cells, which acts as atypical chemokine receptor (ACKR1) and malarial receptor. The biological role of the Duffy glycoprotein has not been explained yet. It is suggested that Duf...

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Main Authors: Ewa Łukasik, Kazimiera Waśniowska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Index Copernicus International S.A. 2016-03-01
Series:Postępy Higieny i Medycyny Doświadczalnej
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