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CURRENT COLORECTAL CANCER REPORTS
Volume 13, Issue 3, Pages 183-191Publisher
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s11888-017-0363-8
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Colorectal cancer; Intestinal physiology; 3D culture; Organoid; Enteroid; Model systems
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- VA [548419, 1I01BX001426-01A1] Funding Source: Federal RePORTER
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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.
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