Xenotransplantation: past, present, and future directions

Xenotransplantation, in its broadest sense, is the transplantation, implantation, or infusion of cells, tissues, organs from one species to another. While there a high demand for human and use clinical they are often short supply. Recent scientific biotechnological advancements, coupled with scarcity allografts, have led renewed interest developing exploratory treatment strategies that xenotransplantation products recipients. However, despite potential benefits, still limited due various considerations, as discussed this review past, present, future directions xenotransplantation. One key ethical concerns surrounding impact on animals which obtained. As genetic modification fix defects prevent disease, ideal outcome these will be better off result change. unless major changes way science taught incorporate ethics into recognized theory practice, not adequately addressed