Future directions for xenotransplantation in lungs
Hidetaka Hara,
Hisashi Sahara,
Toyofumi Fengshi Chen-Yoshikawa
Abstract:Purpose of review
Advancements in preclinical xenotransplant studies have opened doors for clinical heart and kidney xenotransplantation. This review assesses recent progress in lung xenotransplantation research and its potential clinical implications.
Recent findings
The efficacy of the humanized von Willebrand factor in reducing platelet sequestration in ex-vivo and in-vivo lung xenotransplant models was showcased. Combining human tissue factor pathwa… Show more
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