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Xenotransplantation: The next generation of engineered animals.

Authors :
d'Apice, Anthony J. F.
Cowan, Peter J.
Source :
Transplant Immunology. Jun2009, Vol. 21 Issue 2, p111-115. 5p.
Publication Year :
2009

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