Duffy Blood-Group System

A blood group consisting mainly of the antigens Fy(a) and Fy(b), determined by allelic genes, the frequency of which varies profoundly in different human groups; amorphic genes are common.

Year introduced: 1991(1976)

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Tree Number(s): D23.050.301.290.301, D23.050.705.230.301

MeSH Unique ID: D004375

Entry Terms:

• Blood-Group System, Duffy
• Duffy Blood Group System
• System, Duffy Blood-Group

Previous Indexing:

• Blood Groups (1966-1975)

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Biological Factors
Antigens
Antigens, Surface
Blood Group Antigens
Duffy Blood-Group System

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Antigens
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Blood Group Antigens
Duffy Blood-Group System