Pig kidney functions in humans for 271 days

A pig kidney was successfully transplanted into a patient, Tim Andrews, in the US and functioned for a record 271 days before being removed. The procedure used genetically modified pigs to avoid immune rejection, highlighting xenotransplantation as a potential solution to organ shortages. Despite initial success, the organ eventually failed, underscoring ongoing clinical challenges.

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