title: The Le(a+b+) phenotype in Polynesians.
abstract: The presence of the rare Lewis phenotype Le(a+b+) is reported in various Polynesian groups, including Maoris, Samoans, Cook Islanders, Nuieans and Tokelau Islanders. The phenotype was found in Polynesians of all blood groups and the frequency was significantly increased in group 0 persons. The phenotype was not significantly associated with H reactivity in group A donors and showed no correlation with age or sex.
authors: Department of Transfusion Medicine, Auckland Regional Blood Centre, Auckland Hospital, New Zealand.
authors: S M
authors: SM
authors: Henry
authors: L A
authors: LA
authors: Simpson
authors: D G
authors: DG
authors: Woodfield
mesh_terms: D000017:ABO Blood-Group System / Q000235:genetics; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005006:Ethnicity; D006801:Humans; D007983:Lewis Blood Group Antigens / Q000235:genetics*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009520:New Zealand; D010641:Phenotype; D011114:Polynesia / Q000208:ethnology
chemical_list: D000017:ABO Blood-Group System; D007983:Lewis Blood Group Antigens