Progress toward Pig-to-Human Xenotransplantation
Richard N. Pierson
Abstract
Interview with Dr. Richard Pierson on the implications of recent efforts to transplant pig organs into humans. (09:21)Download In light of the recent clinical cases of pig-to-human kidney and heart transplantation, taking stock of progress in xenotransplantation can help us set realistic expectations for clinical adoption of this promising technology.
Topics & Concepts
XenotransplantationMedicineTransplantationIntensive care medicineInternal medicineXenotransplantation and immune responseOrgan Transplantation Techniques and OutcomesTissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine