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2220-3230 (online) |
| Open Access |
This article is an open-access article that was selected by an in-house editor and fully peer-reviewed by external reviewers. It is distributed in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which permits others to distribute, remix, adapt, build upon this work non-commercially, and license their derivative works on different terms, provided the original work is properly cited and the use is non-commercial. See: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ |
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©The Author(s) 2026. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 160, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA |
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health |
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Correspondence |
| Article Title |
Letter to the Editor: Bridging knowledge gaps in organ donation - implications for transplantation and regenerative therapies
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Invited Manuscript |
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Noura A A Ebrahim, Moamen O Othman, Neveen S Tahoun, Rasha A Salama and Soliman M A Soliman |
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| Corresponding Author |
Noura A A Ebrahim, Assistant Professor, Department of Oncologic Pathology, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, 1st Kasr Alainy Street, Cairo 11796, Al Qāhirah, Egypt. npathologist@gmail.com |
| Key Words |
Organ donation; Transplantation; Regenerative medicine; Xenotransplantation; Stem cell-derived organs; Public attitudes; Knowledge gaps; Trust; Education; Ethical considerations |
| Core Tip |
Global organ shortages remain a pressing challenge, with societal perceptions shaping willingness to donate. Findings from Al-Sharbatti et al show that even among academic communities, myths, insufficient knowledge, and distrust continue to limit donor registration. Addressing these barriers requires culturally sensitive education, open communication, and active collaboration with communities to strengthen confidence in the system. These insights are equally relevant to future frontiers, including xenotransplantation and stem cell-derived organs, where public trust will determine acceptance. Building awareness, dispelling fears, and promoting ethical engagement are therefore essential to ensure that both current transplantation practices and innovative regenerative approaches achieve their full potential in saving lives. |
| Publish Date |
2026-09-02 06:21 |
| Citation |
Ebrahim NAA, Othman MO, Tahoun NS, Salama RA, Soliman SMA. Letter to the Editor: Bridging knowledge gaps in organ donation - implications for transplantation and regenerative therapies. World J Transplant 2026; 16(3): 114798
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| URL |
https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3230/full/v16/i3/114798.htm |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5500/wjt.v16.i3.114798 |
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