A human cell-surface glycoprotein that carries Cromer-related blood group antigens on erythrocytes and is also expressed on leucocytes and platelets

Immunology. 1987 Oct;62(2):307-13.

Abstract

A new human erythrocyte glycoprotein has been identified by immunoblotting with murine monoclonal antibodies under non-reducing conditions. The glycoprotein has a MW of 70,000 and carries Cromer-related blood group antigens. The monoclonal antibodies also react with normal peripheral blood leucocytes and platelets and several haemopoietic cell lines. The glycoprotein has a reduced MW after sialidase treatment. The MW is markedly reduced in Tn erythrocyte membranes and slightly increased in Cad erythrocyte membranes. These results suggest that the glycoprotein has a substantial content of O-glycans. The glycoprotein appears to be absent from, or grossly altered in, the erythrocytes of two individuals with the rare Inab phenotype.

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Antibody Specificity
  • Antigens, Surface / analysis*
  • Blood Group Antigens / immunology*
  • Blood Platelets / immunology*
  • Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel
  • Erythrocytes / immunology*
  • Glycoproteins / analysis*
  • Humans
  • Leukemia, Lymphoid / immunology
  • Leukocytes / immunology*
  • Molecular Weight
  • Phenotype

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Antigens, Surface
  • Blood Group Antigens
  • Glycoproteins