Scientists want cultured in laboratory tests penis in men – The Latest News

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05/10/14 – 18u56 Source: Belga © think stock.

Laboratory raised penises could be soon. tested in men This writes the British newspaper The Guardian. Scientists at the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine in Winston-Salem, in the state of North Carolina, hoping to measure. A new member within five years of the first men

A test in rabbits in 2008 was already successful. Twelve animals were given a bio grown penis. They all tried to mate and in eight cases there was evidence of ejaculation. Four rabbits were even descendants. Want the same technology is now testing on humans. Scientists So men could be who had an accident, helped underwent surgery underwent after penile cancer or the revenge of a jilted ex-lover.

Currently, the only treatment option for these men is made made from a penis with skin and muscles their thigh or forearm. Sexual function can be restored with a prosthesis. A transplant from another man is also a possibility, but in doing so there is a risk that the body from rejecting the organ. That risk can be mitigated with medication, but have serious side effects. In addition, there is also a psychological impact.

Ultimately, we are targeting the entire length, but our first goal will be a partial replacement of the organ

Own cells
to develop a penis with the patient’s own cells., the American scientists Which should be grown in a laboratory for four to six weeks. A fully depleted of donor cells penis then serves as structure. Because use is made of their own cells from the patient, the technology is not appropriate for a woman to man to build.

Although Professor Anthony Atala, according to The Guardian already half a dozen human penises has developed and major progress been made since the study with rabbits, there is still before the first full penis when a man can be. transplanted a long way Currently at how safe and effective the technique is.

“It is a rigorous test schedule,” said Atala. To gain initial human testing is also required by the American authorities. Yet permission The researchers want no date sticking, but wait for the technology within five years of the first to apply. Upon a man “Ultimately, we aim at the entire length, but our first goal will be a partial replacement of the organ,” said Atala.