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US experts carry out second pig-to-human heart transplant

by healthycareworld
July 25, 2024
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US experts carry out second pig-to-human heart transplant
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This week marked another significant stride in medical research as a 58-year-old man became the world’s second recipient of a genetically modified pig heart transplant, signaling a promising advancement in the field of xenotransplantation.

Xenotransplantation, the transplantation of animal organs into humans, offers a potential solution to the persistent shortage of human organ donors, with over 100,000 Americans currently awaiting life-saving transplants.

Both groundbreaking heart procedures were performed by experts from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. The first patient, who received the transplant last year, unfortunately passed away two months later due to various health challenges compounded by the operation, according to a statement released by the university on Friday.

The latest transplant recipient, Lawrence Faucette, was deemed ineligible for a human heart donation due to pre-existing vascular disease and internal bleeding complications. Faced with the looming threat of heart failure, the father of two and Navy veteran saw hope in the experimental pig heart transplant.

“My only real hope left is to go with the pig heart, the xenotransplant,” Faucette expressed before the procedure. “At least now I have hope, and I have a chance.”

Post-transplant, Faucette demonstrated positive signs of recovery, breathing independently, and showcasing optimal function of the new heart without the need for supportive devices, as reported by the university.

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To mitigate the risk of rejection, Faucette was prescribed conventional anti-rejection medications alongside a novel antibody therapy aimed at safeguarding the new organ from damage or rejection by his body.

Xenotransplantation presents unique challenges, chiefly the body’s immune response against the foreign organ. Researchers are tackling this hurdle by utilizing organs from genetically modified pigs, a strategy that holds promise in overcoming immune rejection.

Recent advancements include the transplantation of kidneys from genetically modified pigs into brain-dead patients, with one such transplant at NYU Langone Hospital Transplant Institute lasting a record-breaking 61 days.

While early xenotransplantation experiments involved primates, such as the famous case of “Baby Fae” who received a baboon heart in 1984, current focus lies on pigs due to their favorable organ size, rapid growth, abundant offspring, and existing role in food production.

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