UBC enzymes convert kidney to universal type O for first human transplant

UBC enzymes successfully converted a kidney to universal type O, enabling the first human transplant of a modified organ. This breakthrough, published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, used enzymes to remove blood-type A markers, potentially reducing transplant rejection and wait times for thousands. The experiment observed the kidney's function in a brain-dead recipient, showing reduced immune response and offering hope for utilizing more deceased donor organs.