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===Antigens===
 
===Antigens===
The surface of a RBC contains glycoproteins that are postentially antigenic and specific to the individual. Plasma contains antibody like substances known as agglutins - mixing RBCs with the blood of another individual can create an agglutination reaction where the plasma agglutins and the RBC glycoproteins bind together. This is the basis of a transfusion reaction and other blood type abnormalities asociated with reproduction such as [[Neonatal Isoerythrolysis|neonatal isoerythrolysis]] in cats and horses.
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The RBC surface contains glycoproteins that are specific to the individual and potentially antigenic. Plasma contains antibody like substances known as agglutins - mixing RBCs with the blood of another individual can create an agglutination reaction where the plasma agglutins and the RBC glycoproteins bind together. This is the basis of a transfusion reaction and other blood type abnormalities asociated with reproduction such as [[Neonatal Isoerythrolysis|neonatal isoerythrolysis]] in horses and fading kitten syndrome.
    
==Degradation==
 
==Degradation==
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