Xenogeneic vs. Allogeneic — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Xenogeneic and Allogeneic
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Definitions
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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