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Regulatory aspects of xenotransplantation in Korea
Author(s) -
Kwon Ivo,
Park ChungGyu,
Lee SeungHwan
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
xenotransplantation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.052
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1399-3089
pISSN - 0908-665X
DOI - 10.1111/xen.12602
Subject(s) - government (linguistics) , xenotransplantation , clinical trial , medicine , political science , business , transplantation , surgery , pathology , philosophy , linguistics
Abstract Background The xenotransplant clinical trial with human subjects seems to be technically feasible, however, it needs the strict regulatory framework from the domestic as well as the international level to make sure the safety of the human subject and the general public. Methods The authors reviewed and introduced the current regulations regarding the xenotransplant clinical trial in Korea focusing on the recently stipulated act (Advanced Regenerative Medicine and Biopharmacology Act, ARMBA) and the role of the related government agencies and health institutions. Results and Conclusion Korea is ready to conduct the xenotransplant clinical trial with human subjects in the current regulatory framework satisfying the requirements of the international guidance. The responsible governmental agencies would collaborate in control the xenotransplant clinical trial under the ARMBA and other related acts and guidance.