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Kell Blood-Group System

Multiple erythrocytic antigens that comprise at least three pairs of alternates and amorphs, determined by one complex gene or possibly several genes at closely linked loci. The system is important in transfusion reactions. Its expression involves the X-chromosome.

Year introduced: 1991(1976)

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Tree Number(s): D23.050.301.290.533, D23.050.705.230.533

MeSH Unique ID: D007626

Entry Terms:

  • Blood-Group System, Kell
  • Kell Blood Group System
  • System, Kell Blood-Group

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