RTP firm to test pig kidneys in humans in groundbreaking trial
A biotechnology company in Research Triangle Park has taken a major step to develop a new option for patients in need of a ...
NH man is 2nd person known to be living with a pig kidney after MGH transplant
The surgery comes at a turning point in the quest to tell if animal-to-human transplants could help ease the shortage of ...
Boston Surgeons Successfully Transplant Pig Kidney in Fourth Patient
MONDAY, Feb. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have successfully performed the fourth ...
Another Person Has Received a Pig Kidney Transplant
Another patient has received a transplant with a genetically modified pig kidney. Tim Andrews, a 66-year-old who lives in ...
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Animal-to-Human Organ Transplants Hit Long-Awaited Testing Milestone
Up to 50 transplant patients will receive a genetically modified pig kidney in a clinical trial that will launch this summer ...
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FDA Approves First Human Trials for Pig Kidney Transplants
The FDA has given approval for the first clinical trials of pig kidney transplants in humans, representing a significant advancement in addressing the organ shortage crisis.
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For Second Kidney Xenotransplant Patient Discharged, Immunosuppression Is Key
David-Alexandre C. Gros, MD, CEO at Eledon, discusses the milestone and the role of immunosuppression regimens for durable ...
Boost in the area of xenotransplantation as US man gets gene-edited pig kidney
The surgery highlights the potential of animal-to-human transplantation, with Andrews recovering well, showcasing promising ...