The pig as a model in liver xenotransplantation.

摘要: Xenotransplantation is considered to be the best solution critical shortage of human donors. Despite its phylogenetic distance, pig appears most appropriate source organs for transplantation in humans. Its anatomy and physiology are similar that man, it can raised specific pathogen free environments available large quantities. The immunological barrier remains overcome, however. Considerable progress pathogeny xenogenic rejection has led development therapeutic strategies prospect clinical xenografting realisable near future.