Blood group antigen

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001388",
  "term": "Blood group antigen",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A specific carbohydrate or protein molecule located on the surface of red blood cells that determines an individual's blood type. These antigens are genetically inherited and elicit an immune response if transfused into an incompatible recipient. The ABO and Rh systems are the most well-known blood group antigen systems.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "ABO blood group system",
    "cross-matching",
    "erythrocyte"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1135 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/blood-group-antigen/"
}