A serum haemagglutinating property dependent upon polycarboxyl groups

Citation:

ML Beck, B Freihaut, R Henry, S Pierce, and WL Bayer. 1975. “A serum haemagglutinating property dependent upon polycarboxyl groups.” Br J Haematol, 29, 1, Pp. 149-56. Copy at http://www.tinyurl.com/ygw5x2yk

Abstract:

A serum agglutinin reactive with red cells in the presence of polycarboxyl groups is reported. It is likely that this represents an additional example of the type of agglutinin previously described as agglutinating red cells in the absence of ionized calcium. Experimental evidence is presented indicating that it is free polycarboxyl groups that potentiate agglutination and that any metal ion, such as calcium, capable of chelating with these groups will prove to be inhibitory.