OBJECTIVE: To analyze the ABO serological and molecular characteristics of a Chinese pedigree carrying an ABO*cisAB.01 allele for the blood subgroup. METHODS: A proband undergoing blood preparation for a surgery due to an open rupture of the extensor hallucis longus tendon in the left thumb on September 5, 2024 at Weihai Central Hospital and his family members were selected as study subjects. ABO serological type of six individuals from three generations was determined by serological methods. PCR was carried out to amplify exons 6 and 7 of the ABO gene, and the amplified products were directly sequenced. Samples of the proband and his mother, son, and daughter were subjected to clone sequencing analysis. This study was approved by the Medical Ethics Committee of Weihai Central Hospital (Ethics No.: LL-2024-269-01). RESULTS: Serological testing showed that the proband and his mother were of the AB subtype, whilst his daughter was A subtype B, his father was of O, his wife was AB, and his son was A. Direct sequencing showed that the proband's genotype was ABO*cisAB.01/O.01.02, and his mother, son, and daughter had all carried an ABO*cisAB.01 allele. There were significant differences in allelic competition when the A, B and O genes were co-dominant with the cisAB.01 allele, respectively. CONCLUSION There is allelic competition between the cisAB.01 allele and different ABO alleles. Blood type serological tests combined with molecular methods and family investigations can help ascertain and interpret the ABO blood type phenotypes.
Humans ; ABO Blood-Group System/genetics* ; Male ; Female ; Phenotype ; Pedigree ; Alleles ; Genotype ; Adult ; Asian People/genetics*