The B allele with a 5 ·8 kb deletion in intron 1 of the ABO gene is the major allele in Japanese individuals with Bm and A1Bm phenotypes
Bm and A1Bm phenotypes are the most frequent ABO variants in the Japanese population. The B antigen on Bm red blood cells is only detectable by adsorption and elution tests, and plasma B‐transferase activity is usually detected at half or less levels compared with that of common B. Recently, a B allele lacking an erythroid cell‐specific transcription enhancer in intron 1 of the ABO gene was identified from individuals with Bm and A1Bm phenotypes, which could explain the unique serologic properties of Bm. In the Japanese Red Cross Society, eight Blood Centers tested blood samples from donors throughout Japan and collect...
Source: Vox Sanguinis - February 23, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: K. Ogasawara, T. Miyazaki, S. Ito, R. Yabe, M. Uchikawa, T. Enomoto, N. Yokoya, Y. Hori, M. Kumamoto, S. Watanabe, M. Satake Tags: Short Report Source Type: research
Dissecting the decline of hepatitis C in first ‐time donors in England and Wales
Vox Sanguinis, EarlyView. (Source: Vox Sanguinis)
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Transfusion ‐transmitted hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection from an individual‐donation nucleic acid (ID‐NAT) non‐reactive donor
Vox Sanguinis, EarlyView. (Source: Vox Sanguinis)
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Refrigeration, cryopreservation and pathogen inactivation: an updated perspective on platelet storage conditions
Vox Sanguinis, EarlyView. (Source: Vox Sanguinis)
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Vox Sanguinis,Volume 113, Issue 2, Page 93-94, February 2018. (Source: Vox Sanguinis)
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Vox Sanguinis,Volume 113, Issue 2, Page 202-202, February 2018. (Source: Vox Sanguinis)
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Vox Sanguinis,Volume 113, Issue 2, Page 93-94, February 2018. (Source: Vox Sanguinis)
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Vox Sanguinis,Volume 113, Issue 2, Page 202-202, February 2018. (Source: Vox Sanguinis)
Source: Vox Sanguinis - February 14, 2018 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
Diary of Events
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Issue Information
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Refrigeration, cryopreservation and pathogen inactivation: an updated perspective on platelet storage conditions
Abstract
Conventional storage of platelet concentrates limits their shelf life to between 5 and 7 days due to the risk of bacterial proliferation and the development of the platelet storage lesion. Cold storage and cryopreservation of platelets may facilitate extension of the shelf life to weeks and years, and may also provide the benefit of being more haemostatically effective than conventionally stored platelets. Further, treatment of platelet concentrates with pathogen inactivation systems reduces bacterial contamination and provides a safeguard against the risk of emerging and re‐emerging pathogens. While each of the...
Source: Vox Sanguinis - February 14, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: L. Waters, M. Cameron, M. P. Padula, D. C. Marks, L. Johnson Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Dissecting the decline of hepatitis C in first ‐time donors in England and Wales
ConclusionThe decline in number and rate of confirmed HCV‐positive first‐time donors is mainly due to a decrease in first‐time donors born before 1970, with the highest rate of HCV. However, the decline has slowed and the profile of HCV‐positive first‐time donors is changing. A better understanding of behaviour and sources of HCV in younger and ethnic minority donors are needed. (Source: Vox Sanguinis)
Source: Vox Sanguinis - February 14, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: C. A. Reynolds, K. L. Davison, N. Andrews, P. Patel, A. Kitchen, S. R. Brailsford Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research
