A novel mutation of the GATA site in the erythroid cell-specific regulatory element of the ABO gene in a blood donor with the Am B phenotype.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:A patient transfused with two pooled platelet concentrates became breathless. Bilateral infiltrates were seen on chest X-ray. A diagnosis of transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) was made. The patient received 100% oxygen and recovered after 5 days. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Antibody scre...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Lucas G,Rogers S,Evans R,Hambley H,Win N

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two previously unpublished low-incidence antigens, Jones and Hol., are identical. The antigen is a dominant, autosomally inherited character that segregates independently from the loci for the ABO, MNS, Duffy and Yt blood group systems and is different from previously published infrequent antigens. The antigen is appa...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Reid M,Fischer ML,Green C,Rowe GP,Pfister M,Poole J,Lewis M

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pst I endonuclease fragment length polymorphism of the antithrombin III probe was studied in a French population. Among 25 subjects tested, 15 were found heterozygous at the Pst I site, so that this polymorphism might serve as a useful markers of antithrombin III gene in families with antithrombin III deficiency. ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Le Paslier D,Rochu D,Lucotte G

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence, etiology and risk factors of posttransfusion (PT) hepatitis were evaluated in a prospective study of 297 consecutive open-heart surgery patients. PT hepatitis occurred in 63 (21.2%) patients with a significantly higher hepatitis attack rate in 51 recipients of commercial clotting factor concentrates (56...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Tremolada F,Chiappetta F,Noventa F,Valfrè C,Ongaro G,Realdi G

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to analyse the platelet function, over a 5-day time-period, of apheresis-derived platelet concentrates obtained from smokers and non-smokers. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Smoker and non-smoker plateletpheresis products were investigated on days 1, 3 and 5 of storage. Recept...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Scheinichen D,Heuft HG,Renken C,Jüttner B,Jaeger K,Schürholz T,Blasczyk R,Piepenbrock S,Elsner HA

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:National guidelines for monitoring bacterial contamination of blood components were introduced in Germany in 1997. Between 1998 and 2002, numerous measures were implemented to prevent bacterial contamination. This study investigates their impact on contamination rates. MATERIALS AND METHODS:C...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Walther-Wenke G,Wirsing von König CH,Däubener W,Heiden M,Hoch J,Hornei B,Volkers P,Working Party on Bacteria Safety in Transfusion Medicine, Advisory Board of the German Ministry of Health, Berlin.

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect on cryoprecipitate factor VIII recovery of three imortant variables has been investigated. The design of the study was such as to eliminate, for the purpose of internal comparisons, spurious effects such as those due to the variation in factor VIII levels in donor plasma. The choice of anticoagulant was sho...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Wensley RT,Snape TJ

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:A 2-year-old female with neuroblastoma needed In(b-), E- red blood cells (RBCs). No units were available at the blood centre (BC) nor in the rare donor programme member's inventories. BC's Immunohematology Reference Laboratory (IRL) and its marketing department concentrated on recruiting and t...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Gammon RR,Tyler L,Alvarez H,Benitez N,Nance S,Burton A,Delk A,Bright F,Sawh D,Forbes S

更新日期：2020-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：:To maximize the availability of platelet concentrates (PC) and minimize their outdate, competing criteria, a computer simulation model of platelet production and distribution was developed. Based on 2 years of actual platelet orders placed with a regional blood center, the simulation program generated daily platelet o...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Katz AJ,Carter CW,Saxton P,Blutt J,Kakaiya RM

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Weak ABO variants may escape tests using unlicensed sera. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Prior to transfusion, ABO grouping was performed using an automated system and in-house diluted sera, and manual and bedside test techniques. Genotyping and sequencing were performed using standard methods. RESUL...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Pruss A,Heymann GA,Braun J,Kiesewetter HH,Salama A

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Quality management is an ongoing development resulting in consistency products and services and ever increasing customer satisfaction. The ultimum is Total Quality Management. Quality systems and quality management in transfusion medicine have gained considerable attention since the outbreak of the AIDS epidemic. Wher...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Smit-Sibinga CT

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mechanism of CD4+ lymphocyte depletion, which is the main immunological feature in HIV-infected patients, is unclear. We investigated whether gp120-immunoglobulin-complement complexes on the surface of CD4+ cells might be involved in the elimination of CD4+ lymphocytes. The results obtained in 63 HIV-infected pati...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Daniel V,Süsal C,Prodeus AP,Weimer R,Zimmermann R,Huth-Kühne A,Opelz G

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isoagglutinins were investigated following ABO-incompatible bone marrow transplantation. In major incompatibility anti-A tends to require more time to disappear than anti-B. Correspondingly, A erythrocytes require more time to become demonstrable. There is no such difference in major plus minor incompatibility. In min...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Wernet D,Mayer G

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Factor VIII (FVIII) levels are used as a quality marker of fresh-frozen plasma (FFP); however, other clotting factors are not routinely measured. METHODS:We assessed additional haemostatic parameters and the dynamics of coagulation using Thrombelastography (TEG) and a thrombin generation test (TGT). FFP was...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Lawrie AS,Cardigan RA,Williamson LM,Machin SJ,Mackie IJ

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The storage of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) for short periods at -20 degrees C for 6 weeks, -30 degrees C for 12 weeks, or -40 degrees C for 12 weeks, did not result in significant deterioration in factor VIII: coagulant (factor VIII:C) activity in the primary packs. In studies examining whether plasma segments could be ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Ofosu FA,Blajchman MA,Kaegi A,Turc JM

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With regard to hemostasis and thrombosis, collagens are among the most important physiologic components of the extracellular matrix in their role as platelet activators. Differences in the rate of platelet activation markedly influence normal hemostasis and the pathological outcome of thrombosis. Thus, collagen recept...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Kunicki TJ,Nugent DJ

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent investigation of transcriptional regulation of the ABO genes has identified a candidate erythroid cell-specific regulatory element, named the +5·8-kb site, in the first intron of ABO. Six haplotypes of the site have been reported previously. The present genetic population study demonstrated that each haplotype ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Nakajima T,Sano R,Takahashi Y,Watanabe K,Kubo R,Kobayashi M,Takahashi K,Takeshita H,Kominato Y

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Apheresis platelet concentrates sometimes contain persistent aggregates (PA). Because apheresis involves extracorporeal circulation, we hypothesized that interactions between GPIbα and von Willebrand factor (VWF) underlie their origin. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Platelets in donations with PA were...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Feys HB,Van Aelst B,Devloo R,Vandekerckhove P,Compernolle V

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After more than 20 years the extended pedigree of the only known kindred carrying the low frequency antigen Ria (Ridley) was reinvestigated. It is established that Ria is governed by a gene which is part of or very closely linked to the MNSs locus. Further serological and frequency studies are reported. ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Contreras M,Armitage SE,Stebbing B

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new high-frequency antigen related to the Kell system was defined by the serum of a patient, Mrs. Sub. The antigen was lacking from her cells and those of one of her three siblings. All random cells tested were incompatible with her serum as were bloods of other various "null" phenotypes, but Ko bloods were compatib...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Sabo B,McCreary J,Stroup M,Smith DE,Weidner JG

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A number of parasitic diseases are known, or suspected to be transmitted by blood transfusion. Of greatest concern are malaria and Chagas' disease, but babesia, leishmania and toxoplasmosis also offer risk in particular locations or circumstances. Some of these parasites may be imported into non-endemic areas as a res...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Dodd RY

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Activated protein C (APC) is a highly specific serine proteinase which functions as an important naturally occurring antithrombotic enzyme. APC also has anti-inflammatory properties. We have developed a large-scale process for the production of APC for therapeutic use starting with cryoprecipitate-poor human plasma. T...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Orthner CL,Ralston AH,Gee D,Kent R,Kolen B,McGriff JD,Drohan WN

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peripheral blood stem cell cryopreservation is associated with cell damage and decreased viability. We evaluated the impact of up to 10 years of cryopreservation (5% DMSO) on viability of CD34(+) cells utilizing graft samples of consecutive patients (2002-2012) with different malignancies who underwent stem cell colle...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Abbruzzese L,Agostini F,Durante C,Toffola RT,Rupolo M,Rossi FM,Lleshi A,Zanolin S,Michieli M,Mazzucato M

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the incidence and severity of and risk factors for thrombocytopenia at birth in neonates with red cell alloimmunization. STUDY DESIGN:All neonates with haemolytic disease of the foetus/newborn (HDFN) due to red cell alloimmunization admitted to our centre between January 2000 and September 2010 w...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Rath ME,Smits-Wintjens VE,Oepkes D,van Zwet EW,van Kamp IL,Brand A,Walther FJ,Lopriore E

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Changes in metabolic and functional activity of platelets stored as platelet concentrates in plastic bags highly permeable to gases were investigated. The following parameters were measured daily: pH, pO2, pCO2, HCO3, glucose, lactic acid, lactic dehydrogenase, cellular ATP and platelet aggregation induced by differen...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Fagiolo E,Lippa S,Mores N,Oradei A,Aureli V

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the effects of gravitational force and three different plastic formulations of the storage bags on the quality of stored platelets by measuring the changes in platelet-associated immunoglobulin G (IgG) and two antigenic markers of the third component of human complement (C3), C3d and C3c. Pooled platel...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Szymanski IO,Odgren PR,Teno RA,Jacobson MS,Surgenor DM

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Partially replacing plasma with additive solutions in platelet (PLT) concentrates (PCs) may help to reduce transfusion reactions. Constituents of PLT additive solutions (PASs) have been revealed to affect the quality of PCs. Previous studies involved pairwise comparison of identical PLTs with ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Nogawa M,Naito Y,Chatani M,Onodera H,Shiba M,Okazaki H,Matsuzaki K,Satake M,Nakajima K,Tadokoro K

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A panel of 50 blood group antibodies covering a range of blood group antigens has been tested in the presence of 0.25% beta-propiolactone as a possible means of reducing infectivity of high-risk HTLV III/HBsAg samples. 11/50 (22%) antibodies could not be detected by the indirect antiglobulin test, and 6/40 (15%) were ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Hunt AF,Jones MT,Howkins GJ

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blood transfusion practices have evolved empirically, with few or no research data supporting them. In the past several decades, fuelled by fears of infection and reports of mistakes, patients have increasingly demanded their rights to choice, both in the components given to them as well as to refuse to receive these ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Sazama K

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Antibodies to antigens in the Kell blood group system, especially anti-KEL1, are involved in both haemolytic disease of the newborn and foetus and haemolytic transfusion reactions. Correct typing results are important and discrepancies between serologic and genetic typing must be resolved. Her...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Wester ES,Steffensen R,Ligthart PC,Vad J,de Haas M,Storry JR,Olsson ML

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00