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Longitudinal RNA-seq of Gene-edited Porcine Kidneys in Cynomolgus Macaques

ABSTRACT: Succesful xenotransplantation of porcine kidneys into humans requires durable expression of certain human transgenes. In order to ensure robust expression through the life of the transplanted kidney, RNA-seq was performed on gene-edited kidneys prior to and during transplantation into cynomolgus macaques. Analysis of this longitudinal transcriptomics data shows robust and stable transgene expression through the lifespan of numerous xenotransplanted organs.

ORGANISM(S): Sus scrofa

PROVIDER: GSE210556 | GEO | 2023/04/21

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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Longitudinal RNA-seq of Gene-edited Porcine Kidneys in Cynomolgus Macaques

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