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Regeneration of complex oral organs using 3D cell organization technology
Masamitsu Oshima1, Miho Ogawa2, Takashi Tsuji2
1Department of Stomatognathic Function and Occlusal Reconstruction, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Dentistry, Tokushima University Graduate School, 3-18-15 Kuramoto-cho, Tokushima 770-8504, Japan; RIKEN Center for Developmental Biology, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0047, Japan.
Advancing regenerative medicine, three-dimensional (3D) bioengineering technologies reconstruct complex oral organs using stem cells. This approach holds promise for future whole-organ replacement therapy.
Area of Science:
- Regenerative Medicine
- Tissue Engineering
- Stem Cell Biology
Background:
- Organoid techniques have significantly advanced regenerative therapy.
- Stem cell biology and tissue engineering are key drivers of progress.
- Whole-organ replacement therapy is a goal for next-generation regenerative medicine.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review advances in 3D bioengineering for oral organ regeneration.
- To highlight the use of organ-inductive potential cells in bioengineered organ germ reconstruction.
- To discuss the potential of these technologies for future organ replacement therapy.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing stem cell manipulation and self-organization for in vitro organoid and 3D bioengineered organ germ reconstruction.
- Focusing on embryo-derived epithelial and mesenchymal cells with organ-inductive potential.
- Reviewing substantial advances in 3D bioengineering technologies.
Main Results:
- Significant progress in organoid techniques for regenerative therapy.
- Development of 3D bioengineered organ germ reconstruction for complex oral organs.
- Demonstration of stem cell manipulation and self-organization in tissue engineering.
Conclusions:
- 3D bioengineering technologies show great potential for regenerating complex oral organs.
- The reconstruction of 3D bioengineered organ germ is a crucial step towards functional organ replacement.
- These advancements pave the way for future organ replacement therapies in regenerative medicine.
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