A pig kidney transplanted into a human patient functioned for a record 271 days, providing hope for future organ transplants amid a critical shortage of human organs.
Key takeaway
Massachusetts General Hospital achieved a record 271-day functioning pig kidney transplant in a human.
- Step 1 · The triggerMassachusetts General Hospital achieves a 271-day functioning pig kidney transplant in a human, validating the clinical viability of xenotransplantation.
- Step 2 · Knock-onThis success reduces perceived clinical and regulatory risk for gene-editing biotech firms supplying genetically modified pig organs.
- Step 3 · Reaches youUK medical device and biotech supply chains anticipate future demand shifts as regulatory bodies consider xenotransplantation trials, affecting SME product and inventory decisions.
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Source: bbc.com
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