Man receives the first pig -lung transplant in the historical medical breakthrough

Breaking News: First Ever Pig Lung Transplant Successfully Conducted in China

In a groundbreaking medical achievement, a man in China has become the first recipient of a genetically modified pig lung. The procedure, which took place last year at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, marks a significant advancement in the field of organ transplantation.

The 39-year-old man, who was brain dead following a brain hemorrhage, received the pig lung, which had undergone six genomic modifications by the research agency Chengdu Clonorgan Biotechnology. Despite the initial challenges, including swelling and tissue damage in the first 24 hours, the lung survived for nine days before the study was terminated at the request of the patient’s family.

Researchers and doctors involved in the transplant wanted to assess the lung’s ability to withstand the human immune response and the risk of hyperacute rejection. In a report published in the Nature Journal, they noted the success of the transplant, with no signs of rejection or infection observed during the 216-hour monitoring period.

While pig organs have been successfully transplanted into humans in the past, this particular procedure focused on the unique challenges posed by lung transplantation. Muhammad Mohiuddin, a surgeon and researcher at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, highlighted the complexities of lung transplants due to their susceptibility to immune system rejection.

The success of this pioneering transplant paves the way for future advancements in xenotransplantation, the use of organs from other species in humans. Further preclinical studies are necessary before this procedure can be translated into clinical practice.

This groundbreaking achievement underscores the potential of genetic modification and xenotransplantation in addressing the critical shortage of donor organs. Stay tuned for more updates on this remarkable medical breakthrough.

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Angelica Stabile
Lifestyle Reporter, Fox News Digital