Chimeric Humanized Vasculature and Blood: The Intersection of Science and Ethics

Daniel J. Garry; Arthur L. Caplan; Mary G. Garry

doi:10.1016/j.stemcr.2020.03.016

Chimeric Humanized Vasculature and Blood: The Intersection of Science and Ethics

Daniel J. Garry, Arthur L. Caplan, Mary G. Garry

Medicine - Cardiology Division

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Abstract

The only curative therapy for diseases such as organ failure is orthotopic organ transplantation. Organ transplantation has been limited due to the shortage of donor organs. The huge disparity between those who need and those who receive transplantation therapy drives the pursuit of alternative treatments. Therefore, novel therapies are warranted. Recent studies support the feasibility of generating human-porcine chimeras that one day would provide humanized vasculature and blood for transplantation and serve as important research models. The ethical issues they raise require open discussion and dialog lest promising lines of inquiry flounder due to unfounded fears or compromised public trust.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	538-540
Number of pages	3
Journal	Stem Cell Reports
Volume	14
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stemcr.2020.03.016
State	Published - Apr 14 2020

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
D.J.G. is supported by grants from RMM, DOD, and the Lillehei Family Foundation. M.G.G. is supported by grant funding from the DOD. D.J.G. and M.G.G. are co-founders of NorthStar Genomics. A.L.C. has no conflicts of interest.

Funding Information:
D.J.G. is supported by grants from RMM , DOD , and the Lillehei Family Foundation . M.G.G. is supported by grant funding from the DOD . D.J.G. and M.G.G. are co-founders of NorthStar Genomics. A.L.C. has no conflicts of interest.

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© 2020 The Authors

Keywords

Etv2
chimeras
complementation
ethics
human
pig

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Chimeric Humanized Vasculature and Blood: The Intersection of Science and Ethics

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