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Microchimerism : Sharing Genes in Illness and in Health
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-05-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Microchimerism is defined as the presence of two genetically distinct cell populations in the same individual.
It can arise from several causes including the bidirectional transfer of cells between mother and fetus during pregnancy, twin-to-twin transfer in utero, from organ transplantation, and blood transfusion.
Recently, scientists have found male fetal cells from decades earlier imbedded in tissues and organs of some women with autoimmune diseases.
The significance of these findings as they relate to real or potential health implications in autoimmune diseases, graft-versus-host reactions, and transfusion complications is discussed here.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Knippen, Maureen A.. 2011. Microchimerism : Sharing Genes in Illness and in Health. ISRN Nursing،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Knippen, Maureen A.. Microchimerism : Sharing Genes in Illness and in Health. ISRN Nursing No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Knippen, Maureen A.. Microchimerism : Sharing Genes in Illness and in Health. ISRN Nursing. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-506048