The National regulatory body for pharmaceuticals and medical devices in India. It is responsible for the approval of drugs, medical devices, and clinical trials, ensuring their safety and efficacy.

CLAA is a division within the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) responsible for granting approval for the manufacture, sale, and import of various categories of drugs and medical devices in India. Its expanded scope ensures centralized regulation of advanced therapies.

Xenografts are organs or tissues transplanted from one species to another, for example, from a pig to a human. They are a potential solution to the organ shortage crisis, though they face significant immunological challenges.