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What are the future applications of xenotransplantation?

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What are the future applications of xenotransplantation?

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The pig clones, produced by PPL Therapeutics, and similar research by other biopharmaceutical companies, are the first steps towards providing animal organs and tissues for human transplants (xenotransplantation). If xenotransplantation becomes a reality, it will be a multi-billion dollar business. This is one reason why the companies involved are keen to report any progress as soon as possible.

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