Rhesus factor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010337",
  "term": "Rhesus factor",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An inherited protein, specifically an antigen, found on the surface of red blood cells. Individuals who have the protein are designated as Rh-positive, while those who lack it are Rh-negative. Incompatibility between an Rh-negative mother and an Rh-positive fetus can lead to hemolytic disease of the newborn if the mother develops antibodies against the fetal blood cells.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Rh factor"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "hemolytic disease of the newborn"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 801 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/rhesus-factor/"
}