Pig Organs and Human
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The doctors and scientist are on the experimental path of checking the compactibilty of pig organs in humans.
What is xenotransplantation
Xenotransplantation is the transplantation of living cells, tissues or organs from one species to another.
Pigs are the most promising source of animal organs for xenotransplantation.
This is because pigs are widely available, have kidneys that are similar in size to humans, and have a low risk of transferring disease.
Xenotransplantation is still in the early stages of development.
It has the potential to save the lives of many people who are waiting for organ transplants.
Recent Development.
In 2022, the first pig-to-human heart transplant was performed.
In 2023, the first pig-to-human kidney transplants were performed.
Researchers are developing genetically modified pigs that have fewer antigens.
Xenotransplantation is still in the early stages of development.
It has the potential to save the lives of many people who are waiting for organ transplants.
Recent Development.
In 2022, the first pig-to-human heart transplant was performed.
In 2023, the first pig-to-human kidney transplants were performed.
Researchers are developing genetically modified pigs that have fewer antigens.
These developments are encouraging, but there are still a number of challenges that need to be overcome .
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