Blood Group Systems: ABO System Overview
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Blood Group Systems: ABO System Overview

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What type of antibodies does the ABO system produce during the first years of life?

  • IgA antibodies
  • IgE antibodies
  • IgG antibodies
  • IgM antibodies (correct)

    • Why is ABO compatibility crucial in blood transfusion?

  • It can prevent unexpected allergic reactions.
  • Strong naturally occurring antibodies can cause hemolysis. (correct)
  • It causes mild hemolysis that is easily managed.
  • There are no A and B antigens present.

    • How are ABO antigens characterized in terms of their biological composition?

  • They are lipoproteins floating in serum.
  • They are proteins attached to the red blood cell membrane.
  • They are glycolipid structures attached to lipids. (correct)
  • They are nucleic acids embedded within the cell.

    • What is a common characteristic of the antibodies present in the ABO blood group system?

    <p>They can readily activate the complement system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what stage of development are ABO antigens moderately well developed?

    <p>At birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What other bodily fluids might contain ABO antigens besides red blood cells?

    <p>Saliva and plasma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant consequence of the ABO blood group system in organ transplantation?

    <p>Presence of antigens on tissues can lead to graft rejection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of the A and B antigens in the ABO blood group system?

    <p>Their specific functions are not known.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to individuals who lack A and B antigens?

    <p>They are generally healthy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of antibodies are ABO antibodies primarily classified as?

    <p>Immunoglobulin M antibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do ABO antibodies begin to appear in individuals?

    <p>Around 3-6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of genes control the ABO blood group system?

    <p>Autosomal genes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What genotype corresponds to an individual with type O blood?

    <p>O/O</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which blood group genotype can a parent with type AB pass to their offspring?

    <p>Either A or B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of ABO blood group transferases?

    <p>Catalyzing the addition of specific sugars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the O gene in terms of its expression?

    <p>It is recessive and only expressed with both parents contributing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the genotype of secretors who can produce A and B antigens?

    <p>Se/Se or Se/se</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these groups are considered non-secretors?

    <p>se/se</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is ABO grouping important for blood transfusions?

    <p>To ensure ABO compatibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two components involved in ABO typing?

    <p>Forward typing and reverse typing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which of the following scenarios is ABO typing necessary?

    <p>Assessing blood transfusion compatibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding the Se locus?

    <p>It encodes a fucosyltransferase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the forward typing process in ABO typing specifically determine?

    <p>The antigens on cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the uses for ABO typing in prenatal patients?

    <p>To determine potential ABO-HDN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What antigens are present on the surface of red blood cells for individuals with blood group AB?

    <p>Both A and B antigens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of antibodies are present in the serum of blood group O individuals?

    <p>Both anti-A and anti-B antibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is O Negative blood often issued in emergencies?

    <p>It lacks antibodies and antigens, simplifying transfusions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is more commonly associated with blood group A individuals?

    <p>Gastric cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major clinical significance of ABO antibodies?

    <p>They are naturally occurring and highly reactive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can clerical errors during blood transfusions lead to?

    <p>Incorrect blood type administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group does not express A or B antigens on their RBCs?

    <p>Blood group O</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition has been controversially linked to blood group O individuals?

    <p>Duodenal ulcers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the H, A, and B genes in the context of blood group antigens?

    <p>To produce different transferases that add specific sugars to the oligosaccharide chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which bodily fluids are soluble forms of ABO blood group antigens found in individuals who are 'secretors'?

    <p>Saliva and all bodily fluids except cerebrospinal fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the effect of certain illnesses on a person's ABO phenotype?

    <p>Infections can lead to the temporary acquisition of additional antigens, necessitating careful blood transfusions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes individuals with the Bombay blood group?

    <p>They lack both the H antigen and A and B antigens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do hematological cancers affect ABO blood group antigens?

    <p>They can modify the sugar chains that carry the ABO blood group antigens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical range of ABO blood group antigens expressed on each human red blood cell?

    <p>800,000 - 2 million antigens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can an individual temporarily acquire the B antigen?

    <p>By bacterial infection that modifies the A1 antigen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a subgroup of ABO blood group antigens?

    <p>A2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Blood Group Systems

    • A blood group system is a set of antigens that are inherited in a specific pattern
    • These antigens have similar serological and physiological properties

    The ABO System

    • ABO IgM antibodies appear in the first few years of life
    • These antibodies are a result of environmental exposure, such as bacteria, viruses, and food
    • The "O" in ABO can be referred to as "0" in other languages

    Importance of the ABO System

    • The ABO system is the most significant blood group system when it comes to transfusions
    • This is due to the pre-existing antibodies in the blood of individuals lacking the antigens
    • The antibodies in the ABO system are naturally occurring and do not require prior exposure
    • These antibodies are typically IgM and can readily activate the complement system
    • This activation can lead to red blood cell hemolysis and even death
    • Each red blood cell can harbor between 800,000 and 2 million ABO antigens

    Characteristics of ABO Antigens

    • ABO antigens are glycolipids that are directly attached to the red blood cell membrane
    • These antigens stick out from the red cell membrane

    Function of the A & B Antigens

    • The function of the A and B antigens is unknown
    • Individuals lacking both A and B antigens are healthy, which suggests these antigens are not essential

    Characteristics of ABO Antibodies

    • ABO antibodies are naturally occurring, meaning they form without exposure to the antigen
    • They are primarily Immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies
    • They react in saline and readily agglutinate
    • Their optimal temperature for reaction is below 30 degrees Celsius, although reactions can occur at body temperature
    • They are absent at birth and appear around 3 to 6 months of age due to bacterial polysaccharides
    • ABO antibodies are typically not present in newborn blood, which is why only forward typing is performed

    ABO Inheritance

    • The A and B genes are located on chromosome 9
    • Each individual inherits one gene from their mother and one from their father
    • The A and B genes are co-dominant alleles
    • This means that if an individual inherits either an A or B gene, it will be expressed
    • The O gene represents the lack of the A or B antigens
    • It will only be expressed if the individual inherits the O gene from both parents
    • Therefore the O gene is considered recessive

    ABO Inheritance Patterns

    • An A/A parent can only pass along the A gene
    • An A/O parent can pass along either an A or an O gene
    • A B/B parent can only pass along the B gene
    • A B/O parent can pass along either a B or an O gene
    • An O/O parent can only pass along an O gene
    • An AB parent can pass along either an A or a B gene

    ABO Phenotype and Genotype

    • Group A phenotype = A/A or A/O genotype
    • Group B phenotype = B/B or B/O genotype
    • Group O phenotype = O/O genotype
    • Group AB phenotype = A/B genotype

    Production of A, B, and H Antigens

    • The production of A, B, and H antigens is controlled by transferases
    • Transferases are enzymes that add sugar to the oligosaccharide chain
    • Specific transferases are produced by the H, A, or B genes
    • This results in the addition of a specific sugar to the oligosaccharide chain

    Expression of ABO Antigens

    • Although considered red blood cell antigens, ABO antigens can be found on various human tissues
    • They are expressed on most epithelial and endothelial cells
    • Each red blood cell can have between 800,000 and 2 million ABO antigens
    • Other blood cells, such as T cells, B cells, and platelets, have ABO antigens absorbed from the plasma
    • "Secretors" have at least one copy of the Se gene
    • They secrete H antigen which, depending on their ABO genotype, is then processed into A and/or B antigens
    • Non-secretors have a homozygous null allele and cannot produce soluble H antigen, therefore they do not produce A and B antigens

    Expression of ABO Antigens: Illnesses

    • Illnesses can alter an individual's ABO phenotype
    • Bacterial infections may cause a conversion of the A1 antigen into a B-like antigen
    • During these periods, patients should not receive blood products with the B antigen
    • Once the infection is treated, the ABO blood group will return to normal
    • Illnesses that increase the body's demand for red blood cells can weaken the expression of ABO antigens
    • Hemathological cancers can also alter the sugar chains that carry the ABO blood group antigens

    Bombay Blood Group

    • The Bombay blood group lacks the H gene and cannot make H antigen
    • H antigen is a precursor to A and B antigen, so they are also not made
    • These individuals type as O and have anti-A, anti-B, and anti-H antibodies in their blood

    Subgroups of A and B

    • The majority (80%) of people with the A phenotype are A1
    • The remaining 20% are typically A2 or A2B
    • There are other, weaker subgroups of A including A3, Aint, Am, Ax, and Ael
    • These variations react differently with anti-A, anti-A, and lectins

    Se Locus (FUT2)

    • This locus is located on chromosome 19
    • The Se locus encodes a fucosyltranferease that is expressed in secretory tissues
    • Secretors (Se/Se or Se/se) will secrete H antigen
    • Non-secretors (se/se) lack the enzyme and cannot produce soluble H antigen

    Indications for ABO Grouping

    • Blood donors: To ensure the recipient does not receive incompatible blood
    • Transfusion recipients: To determine if the donor blood is ABO compatible
    • Organ transplant candidates and donors: since ABO antigens are found in other tissues
    • Prenatal patients: To assess the likelihood of ABO HDN in the baby
    • Newborn: To assess the possibility of hemolytic disease
    • Paternity testing: The specific inheritance pattern provides information about paternity

    ABO Typing

    • This process includes antigen typing (forward typing) and antibody detection (reverse typing)
    • Forward typing determines the antigens present on the individual's red blood cells
    • Reverse typing determines the antibodies present in the individual's serum

    Red Blood Cell Compatibility

    • AB individuals have both A and B antigens and no antibodies, making them universal recipients
    • O individuals lack A and B antigens but have both anti-A and anti-B antibodies, making them universal donors
    • O Negative individuals have no ABO antigens and possess all ABO antibodies, making them universal donors in emergencies

    Diseases Associated with ABO Blood Group Antigens

    • There are no known diseases caused by the lack of ABO antigens
    • The susceptibility to diseases may be linked to an individual's ABO phenotype
    • Gastric cancer may be more common in group A individuals
    • Gastric and duodenal ulcers may be more common in group O individuals

    Clinical Significance of ABO Antibodies

    • ABO antibodies are clinically significant because they are naturally occurring, universal, and highly reactive
    • Transfusions: Routine blood typing and crossmatching should prevent transfusion reactions due to ABO antibodies, however clerical errors can be fatal.

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