A genetically engineered pig kidney has set a new milestone in medical science after functioning in a US patient for 271 days.
Doctors say the transplant allowed the man to go without dialysis for nearly nine months, marking the longest period recorded for a xenotransplant of its kind.
The kidney was modified to reduce the risk of rejection by the human immune system. Researchers noted that the organ maintained function and supported the patient’s health throughout the trial period.
Medical experts described the outcome as a major step forward for xenotransplantation, the process of transplanting animal organs into humans. They said the results offer new hope for people with kidney failure who face long waits for human donors.
The team behind the procedure stated that more studies are needed to confirm long-term safety and effectiveness. However, they added that the breakthrough could help address the global shortage of donor organs in the future.
US Man Lives 9 Months Without Dialysis After Receiving Genetically Modified Pig Kidney
