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Published on: September 9, 2016
A microfluidic-engineered vascularized endometrium micro-organoid platform for functional repair of intrauterine
Weijia Gu1,2,3, Yongdong Dai1,2,3, Fanxuan Zhao1,2,3
1Assisted Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310016, People's Republic of China.
Abstract:
Intrauterine adhesion (IUA) is a prevalent gynecological disorder characterized by endometrial fibrosis and compromised regeneration, with a lack of effective clinical treatments. Here, we present a microfluidic biofabrication strategy to engineer vascularized endometrial micro-organoids that recapitulate the cellular complexity and function of native tissue. By co-encapsulating human endometrial stromal cells, epithelial organoids, and endothelial cells (HUVECs) in biocompatible hydrogel microspheres, we created 3D constructs supporting hormone responsiveness, decidualization, and pathological remodeling upon transforming growth factor-βstimulation. Transcriptomic profiling and single-cell sequencing revealed that the presence of endothelial cells alleviated hypoxia-induced inflammation and promoted epithelial homeostasis.In vivotransplantation into a murine IUA model led to improved engraftment, endometrial regeneration, and fertility recovery. This vascularized organoid system offers a scalable and translational platform for endometrial repair and disease modeling, highlighting the promise of biofabrication in reproductive regenerative medicine.

