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Bridging the gap: first-in-human pig kidney xenotransplant

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Key takeaways

This article reports on the first time a pig kidney was transplanted into a human. It is a major milestone for people waiting for a kidney. The item describes the event but does not include long-term trial data yet.

Who did this work

Louise J. Lloyd

Source

Article · OpenAlex, Kidney disease concept sweep (verified C2778653478) · 2026-10-05
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41585-026-01199-8