SMIM1 intron 2 gene variations leading to variability in Vel antigen expression among Brazilian blood donors

ConclusionThe presence of the rs1175550A allele of SMIM1 is significantly and independently associated with a decrease in Vel antigen expression. Even though the population in Brazil is intensely mixed, the allele frequencies obtained in the current study were very similar to that reported for Europeans.
Source: Blood Cells, Molecules, and Diseases - Category: Hematology Source Type: research