INLKALAALKKKLL |
INM02 |
melanin-concentrating hormone receptor-2 |
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[inhibitor of Lutheran] Individuals with this rare blood group phenotype are characterized by suppressed expression on the surface of red blood cells of BCAM [basal cell adhesion molecule], which carries the Lutheran blood group antigens and CD44, which carries the Indian blood group antigens (Telen et al, 1983; Spring et al, 1988; Taliano et al, 1973). Some other blood group antigens are also not expressed (Udden et al, 1987; Marsh et al, 1983; Telen et al, 83; Daniels et al, 1986) . Erythrocytes of individuals with the In(Lu) gene are characterized also by acanthocytosis and abnormal electrolyte metabolism (Udden et al, 1987).
The In(Lu) phenotype in individuals not expressing Lu(a) and
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