Heparin, the world's most widely used blood thinner, is used during procedures ranging from kidney dialysis to open heart surgery. Currently, heparin is derived from pig intestines, but scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) have discovered how to make it in the lab.
Scientists' discovery could reduce dependence on animals for vital anticoagulant drug retrieved 18 March 2024 from https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-03-scientists-discovery-animals-vital-anticoagulant.html
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