A groundbreaking technique involving mitochondria transplantation has shown potential in treating damaged organs. James McCully initiated the process by injecting healthy mitochondria into a pig heart, resulting in its recovery and normal function. This success has led to further research in pigs and human transplantation efforts for infants facing complications post-surgery. Scientists are increasingly examining this approach for heart damage, brain injuries after strokes, and organ transplant viability. Mitochondria not only generate energy but also play crucial roles in immune and stress responses, positing a strong case for their therapeutic use in organ recovery.
McCully loaded a syringe with the extracted mitochondria and injected them directly into the heart. Before his eyes, it began beating normally, returning to its rosy hue.
In the last five years, a widening array of scientists have begun exploring mitochondria transplantation for heart damage after cardiac arrest, brain damage following stroke, and damage to organs destined for transplantation.
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