Journal article
Using 3D Organoid Cultures to Model Intestinal Physiology and Colorectal Cancer
Current colorectal cancer reports, Vol.13(3), pp.183-191
06/01/2017
DOI: 10.1007/s11888-017-0363-8
PMCID: PMC5736147
PMID: 29276469
Abstract
Purpose of Review The three-dimensional (3D) structure of the intestine is a key determinant of differentiation and function; thus, preserving this architecture is an important consideration for studies of intestinal homeostasis and disease. Over the past decade, a number of systems for 3D intestinal organoid cultures have been developed and adapted to model a wide variety of biological phenomenon. We discuss the current state of intestinal and colorectal cancer (CRC) 3D modeling, the most common methods for generating organoid cultures, and how these have yielded insights into intestinal physiology and tumor biology.
Recent Findings Organoids have been used to model numerous aspects of intestinal physiology and disease. Recent adaptations have further improved disease modeling and high-throughput therapeutic screening.
Summary These studies show intestinal organoid models are a robust, highly tractable system which maintains many vital features of intestinal tissue, making them a pivotal step forward in the field of gastroenterology.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Using 3D Organoid Cultures to Model Intestinal Physiology and Colorectal Cancer
- Creators
- Sarah P. Short - Vanderbilt University Medical CenterPatriciaW Costacurta - Vanderbilt UniversityChristopher S. Williams - Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Current colorectal cancer reports, Vol.13(3), pp.183-191
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- DOI
- 10.1007/s11888-017-0363-8
- PMID
- 29276469
- PMCID
- PMC5736147
- ISSN
- 1556-3790
- eISSN
- 1556-3804
- Number of pages
- 9
- Grant note
- 1I01BX001426-01A1; 548419 / VA; US Department of Veterans Affairs
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 06/01/2017
- Academic Unit
- Hematology, Oncology, and Blood & Marrow Transplantation; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984420840102771
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