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View article: Low Levels of Natural Anti-α-N-Acetylgalactosamine (Tn) Antibodies Are Associated With COVID-19
Low Levels of Natural Anti-α-N-Acetylgalactosamine (Tn) Antibodies Are Associated With COVID-19 Open
Human serum contains large amounts of anti-carbohydrate antibodies, some of which may recognize epitopes on viral glycans. Here, we tested the hypothesis that such antibodies may confer protection against COVID-19 so that patients would be…
View article: Covid-19 and blood groups: ABO antibody levels may also matter
Covid-19 and blood groups: ABO antibody levels may also matter Open
In this study, we showed that ABO antibody levels are significantly lower in Covid-19 patients compared to controls. These findings could indicate that patients with low levels of ABO antibodies are at higher risk of being infected.
View article: Acute hemolytic transfusion reaction associated with anti‐Mt<sup>a</sup>: case report and review of the literature
Acute hemolytic transfusion reaction associated with anti‐Mt<sup>a</sup>: case report and review of the literature Open
BACKGROUND Mt a (MNS14) is a low‐prevalence antigen of the MNS system. A few cases of hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn caused by anti‐Mt a have been reported in the literature, but up to now this antibody has never been associate…