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Bioengineering tools for boosting organoid therapies

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Abstract

Organoids may improve regenerative medicine but currently face limitations such as lack of internal vasculature and small size.

  • Organoids are three-dimensional structures that mimic specific organs.
  • Current organoid technology has advanced but still lacks essential features for effective regenerative medicine.
  • Limitations include inadequate internal blood vessel systems, restricted functionality, and small size compared to real organs.
  • Reliance on mouse tumor-derived materials for organoid culture raises safety concerns for clinical use.
  • Engineering strategies and alternative biocompatible materials could enhance the applicability of organoids in medicine.
  • Progress in organoid transplantation shows potential for restoring function in various organs.

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Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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