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This document discusses the potential of xenotransplantation, specifically using genetically modified pigs as organ donors, to address the organ shortage crisis in the U.S. It details a study where pig kidneys were transplanted into brain-dead human recipients, showing immediate kidney function and no signs of hyperacute rejection. The findings suggest that eliminating the alpha-gal epitope from pigs can significantly reduce rejection risks, paving the way for future clinical trials in human transplantation

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