October 2015 PMID 24717775

Microchimeric fetal cells play a role in maternal wound healing after pregnancy.

Uzma Mahmood, Keelin O'Donoghue

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Peak: 10 in Nov 2023
across 4 sources since Jan 2021

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What people are saying

The discussions generally support the article's findings, with comments such as 'fetal cells help in maternal tissue repair' reflecting agreement and interest. Despite some skepticism, posts highlight the biological relevance, and certain remarks explore possible effects on health and disease, showing moderate engagement with the topic's broader significance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions seem to support the idea that fetal microchimeric cells aid maternal tissue repair, highlighting examples like 'fetal stem cells promote maternal healing' and references to the study’s findings.

InterestHigh interest

The topic clearly sparks curiosity, with posts emphasizing the biological significance and potential implications, such as 'potential positive and negative effects' and the mention of 'wound healing,' indicating engagement with the science.

EngagementModerate engagement

Discussions include mentions of specific mechanisms, like cellular markers and tissue repair, suggesting a moderate depth of engagement; some posts even question or relate the findings to broader biological concepts.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions underscore possible implications in maternal health, the overall tone suggests that the community sees this research as potentially influential but not yet revolutionary, reflecting a moderate impact perception.

Abstract in brief

  • Fetal microchimeric cells, which persist in mothers long after pregnancy, may help in wound healing, as shown in cesarean scar tissues where male fetal cells were found in the skin.
  • These fetal cells mainly appeared as keratinocytes in the epidermis and expressed markers like cytokeratin, Collagen I and III, and TGF-β3, indicating they are involved in tissue repair.
  • The study suggests that fetal cells might migrate to injury sites or proliferate locally to assist in maternal tissue repair after pregnancy.

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Secular Pro-Life
@secularprolife · X

"Fetal cells persist in mothers for decades after delivery: in a phenomenon called fetal microchimerism." A study of women's C-section scars suggests fetal cells helped in maternal tissue repair after delivery. https://t.co/rgpxcZghrh

Nov 14, 2023 · 53 likes · 9 shares · 35,626 followers View post →
*DEET*
@rmd_neenerpress · X

@stevie_nickels @TSuppRedux @LoraThomasCO @TaraBull808 Here you go. “Microchimeric fetal cells play a role in maternal wound healing AFTER pregnancy” https://t.co/Gkm3qgXEA0

May 21, 2023 · 12 likes · 2 shares · 361 followers View post →
Rae Reubaltach
@RebelRae13 · X

@NotReida @blikethecheese @larkyfarken @tired_of_trash @NorthTexaguy @moodyredhead @BorgmanKelly @AmyAmy82698220 @btme87 @BumpstockBarbie @timeout2575 @frozen_belle @docobgynmom @sassistheword @HB_beachbum_ https://t.co/iMXGll2RpZ

May 16, 2022 · 2 likes · 3,548 followers View post →
Robert A Kelly III
@RobertAKellyIII · X

@_kaylee222 @PamBalamm @LBR4567 @EmmanuelXLI @CalmLeavess @MKMartinWriter @JadeK526 @jacqui683 @Beffernusse @buhdaddy @OhItsThatBlonde @David0827920532 @AbortionChat And here we see that fetal stem cells promote maternal healing. https://t.co/R3kj4YNBT4

Aug 12, 2024 · 2 likes · 406 followers View post →
Poison Ivy
@Nukegirl82 · X

@Godisgood1836 @ZeldaAGabriel Also parasites don’t generally help the hosts heal. https://t.co/bQjtqVVejT

Mar 1, 2023 · 1 like · 1,288 followers View post →
Dermot Kearney
@DermotKearney3 · X

RT @secularprolife: "Fetal cells persist in mothers for decades after delivery: in a phenomenon called fetal microchimerism." A study of wo…

Nov 14, 2023 · 9 shares · 17,620 followers View post →

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Kiss
@RTV_Kiss · X

@MouthyOldBat @oldenoughtosay https://t.co/k43zAwz8oa https://t.co/m5t0yBlDs0 https://t.co/n8tFJybEvx https://t.co/ddlE2bOdOF https://t.co/9iTYOILAvS Many of these studies show both potential positive and negative effects - wound healing is well-documented, but it may have a role in progressing tumors.

Sep 2, 2024 · 114 followers View post →
Robert A Kelly III
@RobertAKellyIII · X

@_kaylee222 @PamBalamm @LBR4567 @EmmanuelXLI @CalmLeavess @MKMartinWriter @JadeK526 @jacqui683 @Beffernusse @buhdaddy @OhItsThatBlonde @David0827920532 @AbortionChat And here we see that fetal stem cells promote maternal healing. https://t.co/R3kj4YNBT4

Aug 12, 2024 · 2 likes · 406 followers View post →
Robert A Kelly III
@RobertAKellyIII · X

@MaxMatthewsFSE @AbortionChat Fetal stem cells actually promote healing in the mother. The relationship is more akin to mutualism. https://t.co/R3kj4YN43w

Feb 26, 2024 · 406 followers View post →
Samuel Alejandro peñate
@penate_sam78658 · X

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Feb 19, 2024 · 2 followers View post →
STREAMING SCRIPTURES
@askJackForward · X

RT @secularprolife: "Fetal cells persist in mothers for decades after delivery: in a phenomenon called fetal microchimerism." A study of wo…

Nov 16, 2023 · 9 shares · 2,359 followers View post →
J. Bastuscheck
@DarkCougar555 · X

RT @secularprolife: "Fetal cells persist in mothers for decades after delivery: in a phenomenon called fetal microchimerism." A study of wo…

Nov 15, 2023 · 9 shares · 113 followers View post →
Maegan Laporte unacceptable independent
@maegan_laporte · X

RT @secularprolife: "Fetal cells persist in mothers for decades after delivery: in a phenomenon called fetal microchimerism." A study of wo…

Nov 14, 2023 · 9 shares · 5,671 followers View post →
Héctor Horacio Torres
@INHEXXXY · X

RT @secularprolife: "Fetal cells persist in mothers for decades after delivery: in a phenomenon called fetal microchimerism." A study of wo…

Nov 14, 2023 · 9 shares · 404 followers View post →
Monika
@MonikaMusing · X

RT @secularprolife: "Fetal cells persist in mothers for decades after delivery: in a phenomenon called fetal microchimerism." A study of wo…

Nov 14, 2023 · 9 shares · 6,656 followers View post →
Dermot Kearney
@DermotKearney3 · X

RT @secularprolife: "Fetal cells persist in mothers for decades after delivery: in a phenomenon called fetal microchimerism." A study of wo…

Nov 14, 2023 · 9 shares · 17,620 followers View post →
Always Learning
@Tweet0themoment · X

RT @secularprolife: "Fetal cells persist in mothers for decades after delivery: in a phenomenon called fetal microchimerism." A study of wo…

Nov 14, 2023 · 9 shares · 481 followers View post →
Marigold
@marigold6368 · X

RT @secularprolife: "Fetal cells persist in mothers for decades after delivery: in a phenomenon called fetal microchimerism." A study of wo…

Nov 14, 2023 · 9 shares · 499 followers View post →
Maryanne
@Maryann31744679 · X

RT @secularprolife: "Fetal cells persist in mothers for decades after delivery: in a phenomenon called fetal microchimerism." A study of wo…

Nov 14, 2023 · 9 shares · 17 followers View post →
Secular Pro-Life
@secularprolife · X

"Fetal cells persist in mothers for decades after delivery: in a phenomenon called fetal microchimerism." A study of women's C-section scars suggests fetal cells helped in maternal tissue repair after delivery. https://t.co/rgpxcZghrh

Nov 14, 2023 · 53 likes · 9 shares · 35,626 followers View post →
FemBot854
@FemBot854 · X

RT @rmd_neenerpress: @stevie_nickels @TSuppRedux @LoraThomasCO @TaraBull808 Here you go. “Microchimeric fetal cells play a role in matern…

May 22, 2023 · 2 shares · 179 followers View post →
Lora Thomas - former DougCo Commissioner
@LoraThomasCO · X

RT @rmd_neenerpress: @stevie_nickels @TSuppRedux @LoraThomasCO @TaraBull808 Here you go. “Microchimeric fetal cells play a role in matern…

May 21, 2023 · 2 shares · 2,290 followers View post →
*DEET*
@rmd_neenerpress · X

@stevie_nickels @TSuppRedux @LoraThomasCO @TaraBull808 Here you go. “Microchimeric fetal cells play a role in maternal wound healing AFTER pregnancy” https://t.co/Gkm3qgXEA0

May 21, 2023 · 12 likes · 2 shares · 361 followers View post →
Poison Ivy
@Nukegirl82 · X

@Godisgood1836 @ZeldaAGabriel Also parasites don’t generally help the hosts heal. https://t.co/bQjtqVVejT

Mar 1, 2023 · 1 like · 1,288 followers View post →
Rae Reubaltach
@RebelRae13 · X

@NotReida @blikethecheese @larkyfarken @tired_of_trash @NorthTexaguy @moodyredhead @BorgmanKelly @AmyAmy82698220 @btme87 @BumpstockBarbie @timeout2575 @frozen_belle @docobgynmom @sassistheword @HB_beachbum_ https://t.co/iMXGll2RpZ

May 16, 2022 · 2 likes · 3,548 followers View post →
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