Genetically Modified Pigs Offer Safe Pork for Red Meat Allergy Sufferers

Revivicor's GalSafe pigs, designed for organ transplants, provide a surprising dietary option for alpha-gal syndrome patients.

• Alpha-gal syndrome, triggered by lone star tick bites, causes severe reactions to red meat.
• Revivicor's genetically modified pigs lack the alpha-gal sugar, making their meat safe for allergy sufferers.
• The FDA approved GalSafe pigs in 2020 for food and potential therapeutic uses.
• Revivicor distributes the pork for free to patients, but it is not available in stores.
• The company continues to focus on xenotransplantation research, with GalSafe pigs also used in experimental organ transplants.

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