ABO blood group and skin cancers.

Abstract

Beside the role of ABO group in immunohaematology, there is accumulating evidence that the ABO blood group also plays a key role in various human disorders. The interest in blood groups and their association with disease stems from the awareness that blood group antigens are incredibly important components in the process of cell maturation and control. Studies have indicated a link between cancer and the ABO blood group. The appearance or disappearance of blood type antigens is now considered a hallmark of malignancy in many common cancers. Several tumour markers are in fact known blood group antigens. The aim of this review is to describe the history and possible functions of the ABO group and then summarize the association between blood groups and skin cancers.

• Authors: Khaldun Jacoub, Zaynab Al-Eisawi
• Journal: Clinical hemorheology and microcirculation (Clin Hemorheol Microcirc) Vol. 81 Issue 4 Pg. 359-371 ( 2022) ISSN: 1875-8622 [Electronic] Netherlands
• PMID: 34974432 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• ABO Blood-Group System
• Biomarkers, Tumor

Topics

• ABO Blood-Group System (metabolism)
• Biomarkers, Tumor
• Humans
• Skin Neoplasms