Abstract
PCR with sequence-specific primers (PCR-SSP) is a cost-effective and robust method for the analysis of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Many blood group antigens and the antithetic antigens are based on a diallelic SNP in the coding region of the corresponding blood group gene. Here, we describe PCR-SSP protocols for genotyping 24 blood group antigens based on 12 diallelic SNPs. We also provide protocols for molecular determination of the rare blood group phenotypes Yka− and Vel−.
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Rink, G., Scharberg, E.A., Bugert, P. (2015). PCR with Sequence-Specific Primers for Typing of Diallelic Blood Groups. In: Bugert, P. (eds) Molecular Typing of Blood Cell Antigens. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 1310. Humana Press, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-2690-9_6
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