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[Organoids derived from the digestive system and their perspective applications in exercise physiology]
Zi-Ye Zhang1, Dao Xiang2, Bei-Bei Luo3
1School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China.
Sheng Li Xue Bao : [Acta Physiologica Sinica]
|July 7, 2021
Summary
Digestive system organoids offer a novel way to study how exercise affects the gut's microenvironment. These 3D cell structures can help researchers understand physiological changes in intestinal epithelial cells and hepatocytes during physical activity.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical applications of organoid technology.
- Physiological effects of exercise on the digestive system.
Background:
- Organoids are 3D self-organizing cell structures crucial for biomedical research.
- Exercise induces physiological alterations in the digestive system, challenging current monitoring models.
- Existing animal and human models are insufficient for observing dynamic microenvironmental changes during exercise.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the construction and application of digestive system organoids.
- To examine the impact of exercise on the microenvironment of intestinal epithelial cells and hepatocytes.
- To explore the potential of organoids in exercise physiology research.
Main Methods:
- Review of organoid construction and application literature.
- Analysis of exercise-induced physiological changes in the digestive system.
- Discussion of organoid technology for studying exercise physiology.
Main Results:
- Digestive system organoids provide a promising tool for studying exercise physiology.
- Organoids allow for monitoring microenvironmental fluctuations in gastrointestinal cells and hepatocytes during exercise.
- This approach offers a new dimension for exploring exercise-induced physiological mechanisms.
Conclusions:
- Digestive system organoids represent a significant advancement for exercise physiology research.
- Organoid technology can elucidate the mechanisms behind exercise-induced physiological changes.
- Future applications include detailed investigation of the gut's response to physical activity.

