Kidneys are the organ with the smallest supply, as the need for organ transplants considerably exceeds the supply. The transplantation of animal organs into humans, or xenotransplantation, holds promise for closing this gap, and Mr. Slayman’s case is a major step in that direction.
Dr. Winfred Williams, associate chief of Mass General’s Department of Nephrology, highlighted the possible breakthrough in resolving patients from ethnic minorities’ unequal access to kidney transplants.
Biotech and medical experts worked together to make the successful treatment possible.
partners, such as eGenesis Bio, which altered the pig kidney’s genetic makeup to make it human-compatible.