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. 2007 Mar 27;4(3):e75.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0040075.

Clinical xenotransplantation of organs: why aren't we there yet?

Muhammad M Mohiuddin  1
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Clinical xenotransplantation of organs: why aren't we there yet?

Muhammad M Mohiuddin. PLoS Med. .

Abstract

Mohiuddin discusses the lessons learned from large animal xenograft models and why the immunological barrier is still the most important hurdle preventing clinical xenotransplantation of organs.

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing Interests: The author has declared that no competing interests exist.

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Figure 1. Current Methods to Prevent Xenograft Rejection TFPI, tissue factor pathway inhibitor.
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