A surgical graft of tissue from one species to an unlike species.
The cells of one species transplanted to another species.
Tissue graft from one species to an unrelated species.
Heterogeneous graft. Grafting material harvested from different species from that of the recipient.
Tissue taken from an individual of one species and grafted on an individual of another species.
An organ or tissue implanted (grafted) from one species to another. The Baby Fae case, in which the heart of a baboon was transplanted into a human baby, was a case in which a xenograft was used.
A procedure in which tissue from a donor is grafted or transplanted into another species. A commonly performed xenograft replaces diseased human heart valves with heart valves from pigs. Pigs are used as donor animals because their internal organs are approximately the same size as human organs.
A transplant from one animal to another of a different species. It is also known as a heterograft.
A surgical graft of tissue from an individual of one species to an individual of a different species.
The transfer of tissue from one species to another, such as from pigs to humans, is referred to as xenotransplantation. This procedure involves the transplantation of organs, cells, or tissues between different biological species. Xenotransplantation holds the potential to address organ shortage issues and provide viable alternatives for patients in need of transplants. However, significant challenges and considerations, including immunological compatibility and the risk of cross-species infections, must be thoroughly addressed and studied to ensure the safety and success of such procedures.