Yale-developed technology restores cells and organ function after death in pigs
A cascade of biochemical reactions triggered by the lack of oxygen and nutrients, as well as blood flow, begin to destroy a person’s organs and cells within minutes after their last heartbeat. Yale scientists have discovered that a massive and permanent cell failure does not need to occur so quickly.
Researchers stressed the need for additional research to fully understand the apparent restoration of motor function in the animals. They also called for a rigorous review by other scientists and bioethicists.
Yale’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee approved the experimental protocols of this latest study, which were guided by an outside advisory and ethical committee.
The authors stated that the OrganEx technology may have several applications in the future. It could, for example, extend the life span of human organs and increase the number of organ donors available for transplant. It could also help to treat damaged organs and tissue caused by ischemia in heart attacks or strokes.
Source:
https://news.yale.edu/2022/08/03/yale-developed-technology-restores-cell-organ-function-pigs-after-death
