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Antigens, Human Platelet MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Antigens, Human Platelet
Tree Number(s)
D23.050.705.115
Unique ID
D016824
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D016824
Annotation
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.
Entry Term(s)
Antigens, Platelet-Specific
Human Platelet Antigen
Human Platelet Antigens
Platelet Alloantigen
Platelet Alloantigens
Platelet-Specific Antigen
Platelet-Specific Antigens
Registry Numbers
0
Previous Indexing
Antigens (1966-1979)
Isoantigens (1976-1991)
Public MeSH Note
92
History Note
92
Date Established
1992/01/01
Date of Entry
1991/06/21
Revision Date
2021/06/30
Antigens, Human Platelet Preferred
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