FDA Approves First-of-its-Kind Intentional Genomic Alteration in …
Dec 14, 2020 · Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a first-of-its-kind intentional genomic alteration (IGA) in a line of domestic pigs, referred to as GalSafe pigs, …
intentional genomic alteration (IGA) in a line of pigs, referred to as GalSafe® pigs, which include both homozygous and hemizygous pigs. Homozygous GalSafe® pigs are intended to be used …
GalSafe Pigs: FDA GIves First Approval on Genetically-Modified Pigs …
Dec 15, 2020 · The U.S. FDA awarded its first approval on genetically-modified pigs for food and medical use on GalSafe Pigs.
FDA Approves 'GalSafe' Pigs for Food, Medicine for Alpha-Gal Allergy
Dec 17, 2020 · The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a line of “GalSafe pigs,” bringing considerable hope to those with alpha-gal allergy. Patients with alpha-gal allergy react …
Poised to be first widely consumed gene-edited animals, virus
Feb 23, 2024 · The second, known as the GalSafe pig and made by Revivicor, had DNA inserted to cripple a gene for a sugar molecule on the surface of its cells. (The engineering included a …
FDA approves genetically engineered pigs for food and …
Dec 15, 2020 · On Monday (Dec. 14), the agency approved these swine, known as GalSafe pigs, for both human food consumption and potential therapeutic purposes, such as use in …
First GM pigs for allergies. Could xenotransplants be next?
Apr 12, 2021 · Trademarked under the name ‘GalSafe’, the pigs could now provide a source of meat for people who develop tick bite–induced allergic reactions to the sugar, a condition …
FDA Approves First-of-its-Kind Genomically Altered Line of Pigs …
On Dec. 14, 2020, FDA announced that it approved a first-of-its-kind intentional genomic alteration (IGA) in GalSafe pigs, a line of domestic pigs, that may be used for human …
FDA approves first-ever GM animal for use in food and human …
Dec 15, 2020 · [Dec 14], the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a first-of-its-kind intentional genomic alteration (IGA) in a line of domestic pigs, referred to as GalSafe pigs, …
FDA approves first genetically modified pig for food and medical …
Dec 15, 2020 · The modified pig is called GalSafe, and it has a single gene tweak designed to eliminate the presence of a sugar molecule called alpha-gal.