Duffy-null variant and practical implications for patient care: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate and map research examining clinical associations with the Duffy-null variant.

Design

Scoping review of the existing literature.

Data sources

We conducted a systematic search of PubMed, Embase, CINAHL and Web of Science for studies published in English between 1 January 2000 and 25 June 2024.

Eligibility

Studies were eligible for inclusion if they examined associations relevant to current standard clinical practice and met our protocol's inclusion criteria.

Data extraction

We extracted the following information from included studies: study year(s), patient population, sample size, study design, primary outcome and primary findings. Studies were grouped by outcome and synthesised in tabular and qualitative formats.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Asiimwe E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12636991 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature