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First Pig Kidney Transplant in Human
- 25 Mar 2024
Recent successful pig kidney transplant sparks optimism for xenotransplantation trials.
Key Points
- Successful Surgery and Recovery: Recipient patient, recovering well after surgery, received a pig kidney with 69 genomic edits aimed at preventing rejection and viral infection.
- Hopes for Clinical Trials: Research findings offer optimism for full-scale clinical trials, potentially addressing the global shortage of human organs for transplantation.
- Safety Measures and Precautions: Genetic modifications in pigs address immune rejection and viral transmission risks, ensuring recipient safety post-transplant.
- Positive Health Indicators: Successful transplant demonstrated by immediate urine production and decreased creatinine levels, indicating kidney functionality.
- Future Outlook: Promising results pave the way for further research in xenotransplantation, offering hope for patients awaiting organ transplants worldwide.
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