Cytokine profiles in Tibetan macaques following α-1,3-galactosyltransferase-knockout pig liver xenotransplantation.

Here, we established a modified auxiliary liver xenotransplantation model resulting in near-normal hepatic function. Inflammatory cytokines might contribute to early damage in liver xenografts. Controlling the systemic inflammatory response of recipients might prevent early post-Tx graft dysfunction.