CD Markers
CD234
Copyright: 2003-2021, PathologyOutlines.com, Inc.
PubMed Search: Fy glycoprotein
CD234
Author: Nat Pernick, M.D.
Topic Completed: 1 August 2013
Minor changes: 13 November 2020
Copyright: 2003-2021, PathologyOutlines.com, Inc.
PubMed Search: Fy glycoprotein
Cite this page: Pernick N. CD234. PathologyOutlines.com website. https://www.pathologyoutlines.com/topic/cdmarkerscd234.html. Accessed January 15th, 2021.
Definition / general
- Aka Duffy blood group antigen (Fy glycoprotein); erythrocyte chemokine receptor, Duffy Antigen Receptor for Chemokines (DARC)
- RBC receptor for Plasmodium vivax, a malarial parasite
- Negativity associated with sickle cell trait, due to common protection against malaria provided by both traits African-Americans often Duffy negative and resistant to P. vivax malaria
Positive staining - normal
- Endothelial cells of postcapillary venules, Purkinje cells of cerebellum
