Definition: A group of antigens consisting principally of Jk(a) and Jk(b), determined by allelic genes. Amorphs are encountered. Antibodies of these substances are usually weak and quite labile, stimulated by erythrocytes.
IM; coord with disease /blood (IM), not /immunol nor /genet; TN 230
Other names System, Kidd Blood-Group; Kidd Blood Group System; Blood-Group System, Kidd