On Technological Problems and Related Ethical Issues of Xenotransplantation
- VernacularTitle:异种移植技术难题和伦理问题
- Author:
Fengjiao XU
;
Ruijiao DENG
;
Daren HE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Xenotransplantation;
Cross-Species Infection;
Ethics
- From:
Chinese Medical Ethics
1995;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The clinical application of xenotransplantation can provide unlimited donator organs,and promote the rapid development of organ transplantation.Xenotransplantation must overcome rejection and cross-species infection,and the latter adverse reaction is known as the biggest potential danger brought by xenotransplantation.Although cross-species infection caused by xenotransplantation has not yet occurred,test-tube experiments have already confirmed the possibility of cross-species infection.Besides,ethical issues related to the use of animal organs have been a heated social concern.