PIGS AS DONORS FOR XENOTRANSPLANTS

Authors
SYBESMA W
Citation
W. Sybesma, PIGS AS DONORS FOR XENOTRANSPLANTS, Tijdschrift voor diergeneeskunde, 122(22), 1997, pp. 628-630
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Sciences
Journal title
Tijdschrift voor diergeneeskunde → ACNP
ISSN journal
00407453
Volume
122
Issue
22
Year of publication
1997
Pages
628 - 630
Database
ISI
SICI code
0040-7453(1997)122:22<628:PADFX>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
This article reviews the current status of animal-to-human organ trans plantation (xenotransplantation). In addition to immunological problem s and the risk of disease, ethical issues with regard to both donor an imals and humans make this technique not yet practicable. From further progress of this essentially veterinary development veterinary medici ne and research will benefit.