Frequency of platelet‐specific antigens among Chinese in Taiwan

M Lin, SH Shieh, TF Yang - Transfusion, 1993 - Wiley Online Library
M Lin, SH Shieh, TF Yang
Transfusion, 1993Wiley Online Library
The frequencies of six platelet‐specific antigens among Chinese in Taiwan are reported,
which have not previously been well studied. HPA‐1a (PlA1) antigen was positive in all
1100 Chinese tested. HPA‐4b (Yukb) antigen was positive in all 100 persons tested. HPA‐
2b (Koa, Siba) antigen was positive in 9 percent of 100 persons tested, HPA‐3a (Baka) in 77
percent, and NAKa in 96 percent. HPA‐4a (Yuka) antigen occurred in 0 percent in this study
but is estimated to be present in 0.5 percent of the Taiwanese population.
The frequencies of six platelet‐specific antigens among Chinese in Taiwan are reported, which have not previously been well studied. HPA‐ 1a (PlA1) antigen was positive in all 1100 Chinese tested. HPA‐4b (Yukb) antigen was positive in all 100 persons tested. HPA‐2b (Koa, Siba) antigen was positive in 9 percent of 100 persons tested, HPA‐3a (Baka) in 77 percent, and NAKa in 96 percent. HPA‐4a (Yuka) antigen occurred in 0 percent in this study but is estimated to be present in 0.5 percent of the Taiwanese population.
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