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. 1975 Feb;77(2):208-15.

Xenotransplantation of piscine islets into hyperglycemic rats

C Weber, R Weil 3rd, R McIntosh, H Hogle, G Warden, K Reemtsma
  • PMID: 805477

Xenotransplantation of piscine islets into hyperglycemic rats

C Weber et al. Surgery. 1975 Feb.

Abstract

Xenotransplantation of piscine islets into hyperglycemic rats usually lowers the blood sugar level of the recipient. The duration of this effect is prolonged by irradiation of the host or by enclosing donor tissue in synthetic envelopes. This prolongation appears to be related to interference with the host's ability to reject the graft; the duration of the prolongation may be limited by the host tissue reaction surrounding the envelope. The availability of anatomically separate piscine islet tissue makes it potentially useful for xenotransplantation into mammals.

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