UK and Israeli Scientists Discover New 'Jama' Blood Group System
Summary
Scientists in Britain and Israel have identified a new human blood group system called Jama, now recognized as the 49th blood group system. The discovery could improve DNA-based matching of rare patients and donors for safer blood transfusions.
Key Points
- Scientists from Britain and Israel discovered a new human blood group system called Jama.
- The International Society of Blood Transfusion has recognized Jama as the 49th blood group system in humans.
- The finding came from study of rare antibodies in an Israeli woman and her brother, linked to changes in the F11R gene and JAM-A protein.
- The discovery may help identify rare patients and suitable blood donors for safer transfusions.
