Advancing organoid design through co-emergence,assembly, and bioengineering |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Bioengineering and Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal;2. Associate Laboratory i4HB—Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal |
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Abstract: | Human adult stem cells and patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells represent promising tools to understand human biology, development, and disease. Under a permissive environment, stem cell derivatives can self-organize and reconstruct their native milieu, resulting in the creation of organ-like entities known as organoids. Although organoids represent a breakthrough in the stem cell field, there are still considerable shortcomings preventing their widespread use, namely their variability, limited function, and reductionist size. In the past few years, sophisticated methodologies have been proposed to allow the design of organoids with improved biological fidelity and physiological relevance. Here, we summarize these emerging technologies and provide insights into how they can be utilized to fulfill the potential of stem cells. |
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