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Combining Human Organoids and Organ-on-a-Chip Technology to Model Intestinal Region-Specific Functionality
Published on: May 5, 2022
Synergistic Engineering: Organoids Meet Organs-on-a-Chip
Takanori Takebe1, Boyang Zhang2, Milica Radisic3
1Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA; Center for Stem Cell and Organoid Medicine (CuSTOM), Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA; Department of Regenerative Medicine, Yokohama City University, Yokohama, Japan.
Organoid technology and organ-on-a-chip engineering offer distinct methods for creating 3D tissues. Integrating these approaches can overcome limitations, advancing regenerative and precision medicine.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology
- Regenerative Medicine
- Tissue Engineering
Background:
- Organoid technology and organ-on-a-chip (OOC) engineering are key methods for developing stem cell-derived 3D tissues.
- Each technology presents unique advantages and limitations in tissue construction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the synergistic potential of integrating organoid technology and OOC engineering.
- To outline a strategy for overcoming individual limitations and advancing tissue engineering.
Main Methods:
- Review and conceptual analysis of organoid technology.
- Review and conceptual analysis of organ-on-a-chip engineering.
- Exploration of integration strategies.
Main Results:
- Organoid technology excels in recapitulating complex tissue architecture and cellular diversity.
- OOC engineering offers precise control over microenvironment and perfusion, enhancing physiological relevance.
- Strategic integration can combine the strengths of both, leading to more functional and predictive tissue models.
Conclusions:
- The integration of organoid technology and OOC engineering presents a powerful synergistic approach.
- This combined strategy promises to accelerate progress in regenerative medicine and precision medicine applications.
- Further research into integrated systems is crucial for realizing their full potential.
