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Xenogeneic vs. Allogeneic — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Xenogeneic and Allogeneic

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Xenogeneic

Derived or obtained from an organism of a different species
Xenogeneic tissue graft.
Xenogeneic antibodies.

Allogeneic

Being genetically different although belonging to or obtained from the same species
Allogeneic tissue grafts.

Xenogeneic

(genetics) Derived from a different species and therefore genetically and immunologically incompatible

Allogeneic

(genetics) Genetically different because of being derived from separate individuals of the same species.

Allogeneic

(immunology) Of a reaction that occurs when cells are transplanted into a genetically different recipient.
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