What Is the Golden Blood Type?

MedicineNet ^ | prior to September 11, 2021 | unattributed

[SunkenCiv]

The golden blood type or Rh null blood group contains no Rh antigens (proteins) on the red blood cell (RBC). This is the rarest blood group in the world, with less than 50 individuals having this blood group. It was first seen in Aboriginal Australians. The worry with the golden blood group is that the donations of Rh null are incredibly scarce and difficult to obtain. An Rh null person has to rely on the cooperation of a small network of regular Rh null donors around the world if they need the blood. Throughout the world, there are only nine active donors for this blood group. This makes it the world’s most precious blood type, hence the name golden blood.

Our red blood cells have proteins called antigens on their surface. Depending on the antigen present, we have either A, B, O, or AB blood type. The ABO system has a further distinction as Rh-positive or Rh-negative depending on the presence or absence of the ‘Rh-D’ factor on the cells.

In the golden blood group, the individual lacks all the Rh antigens whereas a person with Rh-negative blood group lacks only RhD antigen...

The golden blood group seems to be a result of genetic mutation (spontaneous change in the gene). It is commonly seen with mutations in the RHAG gene, which codes the Rh-associated glycoprotein. This protein is required for directing the Rh antigens to the RBC membrane...

[BenLurkin]

Be safe, my FRiend.

[bgill]

Don’t run with scissors.

Seems it isn’t so golden.

[SunkenCiv]

Ooh, I'm writin' that down! ;^)

[ComputerGuy]

Thanks. Your posts are GGGreat.

[Tommy Revolts]

An Rh null person has to rely on the cooperation of a small network of regular Rh null donors around the world if they need the blood.

Sounds like what the unvaccinated will need to do. The US blood supply has been tainted.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks!

[M Kehoe]

Bttt.

5.56mm

[Larry Lucido]

[Track9]

I’m lacking all Dem antigens and am GOPe negative.

[gleeaikin]

Do they only die if they need a blood transfusion badly and don’t get it. Otherwise are there other drawbacks?

[Chicory]

Best to Be Positive!

Mean Daddy, thanks for your donations. I have been unable to donate because of being overseas....

[SunkenCiv]

Well, they could get featured if one of the upcoming James Bond pictures is titled “The Man with the Golden Blood”...

[SunkenCiv]

LOL!

[COBOL2Java]

My dad was AB neg.
I’m B neg...

My mom was O-, my dad was A-
I'm O+, while my baby sister is A-

I'm told that the chances of being type O with that parental inheritance is 25%. Whereas the chances of being type A is 75%.

[Red Badger]

I studied all week for my blood test, and the best I could get was a B+..........................

[SunkenCiv]

/rimshot!