Scientists change blood group of kidney taken from donor

Scientists are trying to prevent blood group incompatibility in organ transplantation. In the study conducted in England, the blood group of the donor kidney was changed with the help of a special device. In the next step, the researchers will examine the organism's response to the new kidney.

An important step has been taken in kidney transplantation, TRT Haber reports.

Scientists have succeeded in changing the blood group of the donor kidney.

In the study at the University of Cambridge, England, a special device was used to pass the oxygenated blood through the kidney.

The blood of the kidney in the donor was changed to 0.

Blood loaded with a special enzyme was given to the veins in the kidney, where the blood group markers were removed. The blood of the donor kidney was converted to the "0 blood" group, which is compatible with all blood groups.

In the next step, the researchers will examine how the organism will respond to the new organ when normal blood flow is restored.

Will it harm the kidneys?

Scientists will also seek answers to the question of whether this procedure will harm the kidneys.

It is stated that the research, whose effect on organ transplantation has not been proven yet, may be a pioneer for future studies.