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Xenotransplantation: The next generation of engineered animals.
- Source :
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Transplant Immunology . Jun2009, Vol. 21 Issue 2, p111-115. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- The article focuses on the manipulation of the xenotransplantation method to pigs wherein unmatched, untested and immunosuppressing possibilities in the operation are overcome. It notes the potential genetic modification of the pig using the employed technology which include removing particular pig characteristics and adding human characteristics to the pig tissue. It mentions the manipulation of the power of genetic engineering making the pig donor tissue to look like human allograft.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09663274
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Transplant Immunology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 43515746
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trim.2008.10.003