Without Genetic Modification, What Is the Main Cause of Rejection

question 8

Multiple Choice

Without genetic modification, what is the main cause of rejection in xenotransplants?

• A) Transfer of infection
• B) Organs are the wrong size
• C) The minor HLA antigens do not match
• D) Pre-existing antibodies to alpha-galactosyl

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