A case of dispermic chimerism: importance of DNA polymorphisms

J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 1999 Jan-Mar;13(1):51-3.

Abstract

A case of dispermic chimerism is presented. The use of DNA polymorphisms in order to differentiate between blood chimerism and dispermy is shown.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chimera / genetics*
  • Chimera / immunology
  • DNA / analysis*
  • Erythrocytes / immunology
  • Female
  • HLA Antigens / analysis
  • HLA Antigens / blood
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Isoenzymes / blood
  • Leukocytes / immunology
  • Male
  • Microsatellite Repeats
  • Minisatellite Repeats
  • Polymorphism, Genetic*

Substances

  • HLA Antigens
  • Isoenzymes
  • DNA