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OpenStudy (anonymous):

glycoprotein on the surface of RBCs???

OpenStudy (lena772):

glycophorin A is a glycoprotein that spans the plasma membrane ("Lipid bilayer") of human red blood cells.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanx

OpenStudy (lena772):

you're welcome

OpenStudy (anonymous):

but is there any glycoprotein that only exist on the surface of RBC?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Lena772

OpenStudy (lena772):

Wow, good question. I'm not sure. Check this URL http://pathology.columbia.edu/education/residency/AntigensAndAntibodies_2009.pdf

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanx alot @Lena772

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Nope it acts as a receptor, it can be on any cell surface membrane.

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