Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO One of the most important characteristics of blood is its type. Knowing your blood type is essential for several healthcare situations. Knowing someone's ...

Researchers at DTU and Lund University have discovered enzymes that, when mixed with red blood cells, are able to remove ...

People with one of the type A blood groups are more likely to have a stroke before the age of 60 compared with people with other blood types, research shows.

The ABO and HLA systems have been identified as the major transplantation antigens in man. ABO antigens are present in most body tissues as well as on RBCs. Two categories of histocompatibility ...

An individual's ABO blood type is commonly determined by using antibodies specific for type A and type B glycoproteins. Antibody-A (Anti-A) and Antibody-B (Anti-B) combine with A and B antigens, ...

Previous small, retrospective studies have hinted at a link between inherited blood group antigens and risk of developing ... examine the relationship between ABO blood type and risk of pancreatic ...

The major donor factor is the expression of MHC antigens on the donor tissue and the presence of APCs within the transplanted graft. The major host factor is prior sensitization against ABO and ...