Title:An Exploration of Organoid Technology: Present Advancements,
Applications, and Obstacles
Volume: 25
Issue: 8
Author(s): Isha Mishra*, Komal Gupta, Raghav Mishra*, Kajal Chaudhary and Vikram Sharma
Affiliation:
- Department of Pharmacy, Galgotias College of Pharmacy, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201310, India
- Department
of Pharmacy, GLA University, Mathura, 281406, Uttar Pradesh, India
Keywords:
Organoids, stem cell, germ layer, disease modelling, in vitro models, personalized medicine, drug screening.
Abstract:
Background: Organoids are in vitro models that exhibit a three-dimensional structure
and effectively replicate the structural and physiological features of human organs. The capacity
to research complex biological processes and disorders in a controlled setting is laid out by these
miniature organ-like structures.
Objectives: This work examines the potential applications of organoid technology, as well as the
challenges and future directions associated with its implementation. It aims to emphasize the
pivotal role of organoids in disease modeling, drug discovery, developmental biology, precision
medicine, and fundamental research.
Methods: The manuscript was put together by conducting a comprehensive literature review,
which involved an in-depth evaluation of globally renowned scientific research databases.
Results: The field of organoids has generated significant attention due to its potential applications
in tissue development and disease modelling, as well as its implications for personalised
medicine, drug screening, and cell-based therapies. The utilisation of organoids has proven to be
effective in the examination of various conditions, encompassing genetic disorders, cancer, neurodevelopmental
disorders, and infectious diseases.
Conclusion: The exploration of the wider uses of organoids is still in its early phases. Research
shall be conducted to integrate 3D organoid systems as alternatives for current models, potentially
improving both fundamental and clinical studies in the future.