'amazing Feat': Us Man Still Alive Six Months After Pig Kidney Transplant
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A US man remains alive six months after receiving a genetically modified pig kidney transplant, highlighting advancements in xenotransplantation, with commenters noting the significance of the pig's genetic modifications.
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> Andrews received a kidney from a pig with three types of genetic modification. One involved the elimination of three antigens to prevent organ rejection; another the addition of seven human genes that reduce inflammation and the risk of bleeding complications. Retroviruses that are found in the pig genome were also deactivated.
Still an amazing milestone. one of 3, the previous record was just over 4 months, organ then removed because of immune system rejection. There's a third person, at around 3 months. They have approval to test around 30 people.