Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction Detection of Microchimerism in Female Transplant Renal Recipients

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Microchimerism (MC) is the presence of a small amount of foreign cells or DNA within a person’s circulation or tissues. It has been identified also in recipients of solid organ transplants where it seems to be critical for the development and maintenance of immunological tolerance. Nevertheless, natural and/or iatrogenic MC can be acquired prior to transplantation, through pregnancy and/or...