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Review
. 2024 Sep-Oct;31(5):e12883.
doi: 10.1111/xen.12883.

Xenotransplantation Literature Update December 2023-June 2024

Shani Kamberi  1 , Raphael P H Meier  1
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Review

Xenotransplantation Literature Update December 2023-June 2024

Shani Kamberi et al. Xenotransplantation. 2024 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

This updated report highlights significant developments in the field of xenotransplantation since December 2023. Over the past 6 months, there has been a notable increase in discussions regarding the feasibility of clinical trials, with particular emphasis on their progression and associated ethical considerations. This review presents the most pertinent findings from December 2023 to June 2024.

Keywords: clinical trials; federal drug administration; genetic modifications; heart xenotransplantation; immunosuppression; kidney xenotransplantation; pig‐to‐human; public perception.

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