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What is xenotransplantation? • Transplantation of animal cells, tissues or organs into another species • Also called xenografting • Source animals considered for transplants to humans • Baboons •Pigs • Xenotransplantation of organs is NOT possible at present University of Leicester
Arguments for xenotransplantation • There is a persistent and increasing shortage of human donor organs for transplantation • People are dying on the waiting lists • Organs currently become available unexpectedly (e.g. RTA) – xenotransplantation would allow proper planning of operations • Animal cells, hormones, heart valves etc are already used – what’s the difference? • The patient is going to die anyway – why not give it a try? University of Leicester
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Page 11 and 12: Making ethical decisions Principles
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