Genetically Engineered Pig Livers for Human Liver Support

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* Topic: Xenotransplantation (specifically,using genetically modified pig livers for transplantation into humans).
* Potential Benefits: This research suggests xenotransplantation could offer new treatment options for:
* Acute liver failure
* Acute-on-chronic liver failure
* Hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer)
* Importance: The research is described as starting “a new era of transplant hepatology.”
* Publication Details:

* Journal: Journal of Hepatology

* Publication Date: 2025
* DOIs:

* 10.1016/j.jhep.2025.08.044
* 10.1016/j.jhep.2025.09.015
* Citation: Genetically engineered pig livers can ‍support ⁤key hepatic functions in⁢ humans, xenotransplant study shows⁢ (2025, October 9)