A Comprehensive Strategy for Screening for Xenotransplantation-Relevant Viruses in a Second Isolated Population of Göttingen Minipigs

Xenotransplantation using pig tissues and organs is under development in order to alleviate the increasing shortage of human transplants. Since xenotransplantation may be associated with the transmission of porcine microorganisms to the human recipient, the donor pigs should be carefully analyzed, e...

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Main Authors: Luise Krüger, Yannick Kristiansen, Emelie Reuber, Lars Möller, Michael Laue, Christian Reimer, Joachim Denner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-12-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/12/1/38