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Developmentally inspired human 'organs on chips'.

Donald E Ingber1,2,3

  • 1Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University, Boston, MA 02115, USA don.ingber@wyss.harvard.edu.

Development (Cambridge, England)
|May 20, 2018
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Human organ chip technology, initially for drug development, now advances in vitro human experimentation. Developmental biology insights reveal new understandings of human physiology and disease mechanisms.

Area of Science:

  • Biotechnology
  • Developmental Biology
  • Physiology

Background:

  • Organ chip technology, a microfluidic culture system, was developed to replace animal testing in drug development.
  • It has evolved into a powerful tool for studying human tissue development and pathophysiology.
  • This technology facilitates human experimentation in vitro, offering new research avenues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the crucial role of developmental biology in the advancement of organ chip technology.
  • To explore how organ chip models provide novel insights into human physiology.
  • To discuss the benefits and drawbacks of organ chip technology compared to other human cell culture methods.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the historical development of organ chip technology.
Keywords:
MechanicalMechanobiologyMicrofluidicMultiphysiological systemOrganoid‘Organ on a chip’

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  • Analysis of insights gained from organ chip models in understanding physiology and disease.
  • Comparative discussion of organ chip technology versus organoids and other cell cultures.

    • Main Results:

    • Organ chip technology, rooted in developmental biology, has significantly advanced in vitro human research.
    • These models offer new perspectives on human physiological processes and disease pathology.
    • The technology presents distinct advantages and disadvantages compared to organoids and traditional cell cultures.

    Conclusions:

    • Organ chip technology is a transformative tool for in vitro human studies, bridging developmental biology and disease research.
    • It provides valuable insights into human physiology and pathophysiology, complementing existing research methods.
    • Understanding the comparative strengths and weaknesses of organ chip technology is crucial for its optimal application.