Chimerism in myositis.

Ann M. Reed

Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

3 Scopus citations

Abstract

Bidirectional cell trafficking occurs between a mother and fetus during pregnancy. The trafficking is associated with the persistence of non-self cells. Persistence of these cells has been demonstrated after birth for many years in the child and mother. Children and adults with inflammatory myositis are reported to have persistence of microchimeric cells more often than healthy individuals in their peripheral blood and muscle tissue.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)421-424
Number of pages4
JournalCurrent rheumatology reports
Volume5
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2003

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Rheumatology

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Chimerism in myositis.'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this