Abstract
Potential transmission of zoonotic porcine viruses is a major safety issue in xenotransplantation. This review will first summarize recent studies involving transmission and control of the major concern, porcine endogenous retrovirus (PERV). Second, the potential for zoonotic transfer and safety measures required against other viruses of concern will be discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 175-179 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Current Opinion in Organ Transplantation |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2009 |
Keywords
- xenotransplantation
- retrovirus infection
- pigs