Possible Genetical Pathways for the Biosynthesis of Blood Group Mucopolysaccharides

Certain aspects of the biochemistry and genetics of the human A, B, H and Lea blood group characters are reviewed and, on the basis of the biochemical and genetical data, possible pathways are outlined for the biosynthesis of the water‐soluble mucopolysaccharides which possess blood group specificity.

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