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Antigens, Human Platelet MeSH Descriptor Data 2025
restrict to antigens expressed on only platelets: do not confuse with HLA & other antigens expressed on platelets or other blood cells
Scope Note
Human alloantigens expressed only on platelets, specifically on platelet membrane glycoproteins. These platelet-specific antigens are immunogenic and can result in pathological reactions to transfusion therapy.
Human alloantigens expressed only on platelets, specifically on platelet membrane glycoproteins. These platelet-specific antigens are immunogenic and can result in pathological reactions to transfusion therapy.