A new phenogroup in the horse D system of red cell alloantigens found in the Caspian pony |
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| Authors: | E Gus Cothran Y G Long |
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| Institution: | Department of Veterinary Science, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA |
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| Abstract: | A new D blood group phenogroup consisting of the specificities adeo was observed in a stallion family of Caspian ponies from Iran. An additional six undescribed genetic variants were seen in a total of 82 Iranian horses. This result suggests extensive new genetic variation may be present in domestic horses from geographic regions that have not yet received scientific attention. |
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| Keywords: | alloantigens blood typing horses erythrocytes equine genetics |
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