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Woman Who Received Pig Kidney Transplant Has It Removed
Jun 5, 2024
Surgeons at NYU had to remove a pig kidney from a patient with a heart pump due to poor blood flow. The podcast explores advancements in gene-edited pig organ transplants and the challenges faced by the immune system's response. Researchers are working on enhancing pig organ compatibility with humans through genetic modifications.
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- Pig kidney removed due to blood flow issues, not rejection problems.
- Research on gene-edited pig organs can address organ shortage crisis.
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Pig Kidney Transplant in NYU
Surgeons at NYU removed a pig kidney from a patient due to heart pump issues, not kidney complications. The patient required a mechanical heart pump and was not eligible for a human organ transplant due to medical conditions. The genetically engineered pig kidney lacked a gene responsible for rejection, but was removed when blood flow issues affected kidney function. Researchers plan to study the removed kidney for insights.
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