Small molecules enhance the high-efficiency generation of pancreatic ductal organoids.

ABSTRACT: Advancements in three-dimensional (3D) organoid cultures have created more physiologically relevant models for pancreatic disease research, but efficiently generating mature pancreatic ductal cells remains challenging. In this study, we develop a novel protocol to generate pancreatic ductal organoids (PDOs) with high initiation efficiency and an enrichment of pancreatic ductal cells. By utilizing a cocktail of small molecules, we optimize the culture conditions to improve organoid formation. Our findings demonstrate that this protocol facilitates the formation and expansion of PDOs derived from Sox9-positive ductal cells, including heterogeneous ductal cells and acinar cells. These organoid cultures exhibit remarkable stability, supporting long-term expansion. This system provides an effic

SUBMITTER: Liao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12367976 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature