Xenotransplantation: The Future of Organ Transplantation

Abstract

Xenotransplantation, the transfer of animal organs or tissues to humans, is a promising solution to the persistent shortage of human organs for transplantation. As the demand for organ transplants rises with increasing life expectancy and the prevalence of chronic disorders, xenotransplantation emerges as a potential avenue to save lives and enhance patients' quality of life. The gap between organ supply and demand poses a significant challenge in clinical transplantation, leading to a substantial number of individuals perishing while awaiting suitable donor organs. Xenotransplantation offers a hopeful alternative by allowing the transplantation of animal cells, tissues, or organs into humans, potentially mitigating the critical shortage of human organs. This innovative approach holds the potential to address conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders, diabetes, liver cirrhosis, and polycystic kidney diseases, ultimately improving mortality rates. As 17 people succumb daily while awaiting organ transplants, xenotransplantation stands as a promising frontier in medical research, offering a potential solution to the crisis of organ scarcity in the field of transplantation.