Toward Transplantation of Liver Organoids: From Biology and Ethics to Cost-effective Therapy.

ABSTRACT: Liver disease is a common cause of morbidity and mortality, and many patients would benefit from liver transplantation. However, because of a shortage of suitable donor livers, even of those patients who are placed on the donor liver waiting list, many do not survive the waiting time for transplantation. Therefore, alternative treatments for end-stage liver disease need to be explored. Recent advances in organoid technology might serve as a solution to overcome the donor liver shortage in the future. In this overview, we highlight the potential of organoid technology for cell therapy and tissue engineering approaches. Both organoid-based approaches could be used as treatment for end-stage liver disease patients. Additionally, organoid-based cell therapy can also be used to repair liver gra

SUBMITTER: Ten Dam MJM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10358442 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature