Definition: Human alloantigens expressed only on platelets, specifically on platelet membrane glycoproteins. These platelet-specific antigens are immunogenic and can result in pathological reactions to transfusion therapy.
restrict to antigens expressed on only platelets: do not confuse with HLA & other antigens expressed on platelets or other blood cells
Other names Platelet-Specific Antigens; Platelet Alloantigens; Human Platelet Antigens; Antigens, Platelet-Specific; Platelet Specific Antigens; Platelet Antigens, Human; Antigens, Platelet Specific; Alloantigens, Platelet