Characteristic | Primates | Pigs |
---|---|---|
Hyperacute rejection | No | Yes |
Breeding performance offspring/year/mother (app) | 1 | 20 |
Knowledge on immunology and disease | Moderate | High |
Risk of xenozoonotic infections | High | Moderate |
Physiological compatibility | High | Moderate |
Life span (years) | 10 – 15 | 20 – 60 |
Size (kg) | 5 – 15 | 10 – 300 |