Implantable Bioartificial Kidney Achieves Preclinical Milestone
TBMG-35776
01/01/2020
- Content
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.
- Citation
- "Implantable Bioartificial Kidney Achieves Preclinical Milestone," Mobility Engineering, January 1, 2020.