A genetically-edited pig kidney was transplanted into a human for the first time ever. offering hope for patients around the world.
With end-stage kidney diseases expected to increase by a rather alarming 29-68 percent in the US by 2030, the announcement is set to be a huge relief.At a time when patients queue up in pain, waiting for an organ to become available, scientists have been forced to look at viable alternatives. According to the United Network for Organ Sharing , over 17 people die each day waiting for an organ in the US alone.
“We are grateful for the courageous contribution of the patient and to the advancement of transplantation science,” said Mike Curtis, Chief Executive Officer of eGenesis. Curtis emphasized that the surgery demonstrated the potential of genome engineering to save the lives of millions of patients around the world.
Rick was on dialysis for years before receiving a human kidney transplant in 2018. However, this transplanted kidney failed within five years. Speaking to, Dr Winfred Williams, associate chief of the nephrology division at MGH, revealed that Rick’s blood vessels were clotting and failing when he resumed dialysis in 2023.
“ would not have been possible without his courage and willingness to embark on a journey into uncharted medical history. Mr. Slayman becomes a beacon of hope for countless individuals suffering from end-stage renal disease and opens a new frontier in organ transplantation,” Madsen added.
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