Lung Organoids-The Ultimate Tool to Dissect Pulmonary Diseases?

ABSTRACT: Organoids are complex multicellular three-dimensional (3D) in vitro models that are designed to allow accurate studies of the molecular processes and pathologies of human organs. Organoids can be derived from a variety of cell types, such as human primary progenitor cells, pluripotent stem cells, or tumor-derived cells and can be co-cultured with immune or microbial cells to further mimic the tissue niche. Here, we focus on the development of 3D lung organoids and their use as disease models and drug screening tools. We introduce the various experimental approaches used to model complex human diseases and analyze their advantages and disadvantages. We also discuss validation of the organoids and their physiological relevance to the study of lung diseases. Furthermore, we summarize t

SUBMITTER: Bosakova V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9326165 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature