Which enzyme is used to treat red blood cells to remove or reduce the expression of certain blood group antigens, such as the A and B antigens, for the purpose of creating universal donor red cells?

A Ficin
B Papain
C Bromelain
D Alpha-galactosidase
Alpha-galactosidase is an enzyme that can be used to remove or reduce the expression of certain blood group antigens, such as the A and B antigens, from red blood cells, potentially creating universal donor red cells that can be transfused to recipients with different ABO blood types.
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