Background Recent years have seen major advancements in xenotransplantation: the first
pig‐to‐human heart transplant, the development of a brain‐dead recipient model for kidney …

Background This paper is based on a theological symposium presented at the International
Xenotransplantation Association's 14th Congress held in Baltimore, MD, September, 2017 …

Background Over time, the notion of public has evolved. While the concept of public was
initially conceived of as a single undifferentiated entity, the common understanding is now …

Introduction Recent immunological and transgenic advances are a promising alternative
using limited materials of human origin for transplantation. However, it is essential to …

Background Recently, significant progress in both safety and efficacy has been achieved in
the field of xenotransplantation, as exemplified by results from the first clinical trials of …

Background The shortage of available transplant organs has made it necessary to search for
alternatives, one of which is xenotransplantation. However, the use of animal organs could …

Background Advances in xenotransplantation have the potential to resolve the issue of
organ shortages. Despite this, the procedure is expected to meet with a degree of resistance …

Introduction Research into the transplantation of solid organs from animals
(xenotransplantation) is generating interest and curiosity given that this could be a way of …

Background Making xenotransplantation socially acceptable is the first step in working
toward the promotion of this potential therapy option for providing transplant organs …

Background There are great challenges in the psychosocial aspects of xenotransplantation.
The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge of and attitude toward …