Globoside blood group collection

Publisher Summary This chapter discusses the terminology, history, occurrence, expression, and clinical significance of Pk antigen and LKE antigen. The molecular basis associated with Pk antigen, effect of enzymes/chemicals on Pk antigen on intact RBCs, in vitro characteristics of alloanti-Pk, and clinical significance of alloanti-Pk are described in the chapter. The molecular basis associated with LKE antigen, effect of enzymes/chemicals on LKE antigen on intact RBCs, in vitro characteristics of alloanti-LKE, and clinical significance of alloanti-LKE are discussed in the chapter.