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Biosafety and Bioethical Considerations in the First Successful Pig-to-Human Liver Transplant  

Livia Han
Author    Correspondence author
GMO Biosafety Research, 2024, Vol. 15, No. 3   
Received: 05 Jun., 2024    Accepted: 08 Jun., 2024    Published: 11 Jun., 2024
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Abstract

The first successful transplantation of a genetically modified pig liver into a human patient marks a significant milestone in xenotransplantation, offering promising prospects for addressing organ shortages. However, it also raises critical biosafety and bioethical considerations.

Keywords
Pig-to-Human Liver Transplant; Biosafety; Bioethical
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