Kim MK, Choi HJ, Kwon I, Pierson RN, Cooper DKC, Soulillou JP, O'Connell PJ, Vabres B, Maeda N, Hara H, Scobie L, Gianello P, Takeuchi Y, Yamada K, Hwang ES, Kim SJ, Park CG. The International Xenotransplantation Association consensus statement on conditions for undertaking clinical trials of xenocorneal transplantation.
Xenotransplantation 2014;
21:420-30. [PMID:
25176471 DOI:
10.1111/xen.12129]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2014] [Accepted: 06/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
To develop an international consensus regarding the appropriate conditions for undertaking clinical trials in xenocorneal transplantation, here we review specific ethical, logistical, scientific, and regulatory issues regarding xenocorneal transplantation, and propose guidelines for conduct of clinical xenocorneal transplantation trials. These proposed guidelines are modeled on the published consensus statement of the International Xenotransplantation Association regarding recommended guidelines for conduct of clinical islet xenotransplantation. It is expected that this initial consensus statement will be revised over time in response to scientific advances in the field, and changes in the regulatory framework based on accumulating clinical experience.
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