Implantable Bioartificial Kidney Achieves Preclinical Milestone

TBMG-35776

01/01/2020

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Scientists successfully implanted a prototype kidney bioreactor containing functional human kidney cells in large animals without significant safety concerns. The device, which is about the size of a deck of cards, did not trigger an immune reaction or cause blood clots, an important milestone on the road to future human trials.

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"Implantable Bioartificial Kidney Achieves Preclinical Milestone," Mobility Engineering, January 1, 2020.
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Jan 1, 2020
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TBMG-35776
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English