Research: The blood group of the kidneys to be used in organ transplantation has been changed
2Research: The blood group of the kidneys to be used in organ transplantation has been changed
In a new study in England, it was announced that the blood incompatibility in the kidneys to be used for transplantation can be eliminated. In the research carried out at Cambridge University, scientists converted the blood to group 0 by removing the blood group markers that cover the vessels in the kidney with a special enzyme.
In a new study in England, it was announced that the kidneys to be used for organ transplantation can be made suitable for transplantation by converting the blood group to "O" type.
It was stated that the research carried out at Cambridge University could facilitate the finding of the organ needed for transplantation and may be hope for those who are waiting for a transplant.
In the study, it was stated that people with different blood groups could not perform kidney transplantation to each other, and it was stated that it would be possible to transplant any patient by converting the kidney's blood group to type 0.
Scientists underlined that more tests are needed to see if organs with changed blood group fully function with the new blood group and to understand whether there is any damage to the kidney.
It was emphasized that the study is expected to be published in the scientific medical journal British Journal of Surgery in the coming days.
ELIMINATE SPECIAL ENZYME BLOOD GROUP MARKERS
Scientists at Cambridge University said they managed to pass blood loaded with a special enzyme through the donor kidney with the help of a device used to pass blood through the kidney to help protect the kidney.
The particular enzyme in question effectively changed the blood type to type O by removing the blood type markers that line the vessels in the kidney.
Serena MacMillan, a PhD student who conducted the research, said: "It's very exciting to think about how the outcome could potentially impact many lives."