Biosensors and Bioelectronics X,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14, P. 100360 - 100360
Published: June 6, 2023
Lab-on-a-chip
(LOC)
is
a
three-dimensional
cell
culture
platform
with
microfluidic
flow
that
biomimics
the
physiological
system
of
various
organs.
LOC
emerged
as
future
replacement
technology
for
in
vitro
cell-based
models
and
vivo
animal
models,
gaining
popularity
field
physiology,
pharmacology,
biology.
Nowadays,
sensors
are
incorporated
into
to
monitor
real-time
parameters
its
microenvironment
response
biophysical
and/or
biochemical
stimuli
maturation.
A
considerable
amount
studies
has
been
conducted
detect
mechanical,
physical,
electrical,
metabolic
engineered
This
paper
aims
provide
comprehensive
insight
how
biosensor-implemented
can
be
utilized
analysis
tissue
recapitulating
systems
focus
on
bone
remodeling.
We
describe
chip
design,
basic
principles
sensors,
ongoing
recent
efforts
perform
in-line
organoids.
review
also
presents
imaging
techniques
used
analytical
tools
visualizing
LOC.
MedComm,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(2)
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Abstract
Lung
tissue
has
a
certain
regenerative
ability
and
triggers
repair
procedures
after
injury.
Under
controllable
conditions,
lung
can
restore
normal
structure
function.
Disruptions
in
this
process
lead
to
respiratory
system
failure
even
death,
causing
substantial
medical
burden.
The
main
types
of
diseases
are
chronic
obstructive
pulmonary
disease
(COPD),
idiopathic
fibrosis
(IPF),
acute
distress
syndrome
(ARDS).
Multiple
cells,
such
as
epithelial
endothelial
fibroblasts,
immune
involved
regulating
the
Although
mechanism
that
regulates
not
been
fully
elucidated,
clinical
trials
targeting
different
cells
signaling
pathways
have
achieved
some
therapeutic
effects
diseases.
In
review,
we
provide
an
overview
cell
type
regeneration
repair,
research
models,
summarize
molecular
mechanisms
regulation
fibrosis.
Moreover,
discuss
current
stem
therapy
pharmacological
strategies
for
COPD,
IPF,
ARDS
treatment.
This
review
provides
reference
further
on
cellular
regeneration,
drug
development,
trials.
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: July 13, 2022
Organoids
are
complex
multicellular
three-dimensional
(3D)
in
vitro
models
that
designed
to
allow
accurate
studies
of
the
molecular
processes
and
pathologies
human
organs.
can
be
derived
from
a
variety
cell
types,
such
as
primary
progenitor
cells,
pluripotent
stem
or
tumor-derived
cells
co-cultured
with
immune
microbial
further
mimic
tissue
niche.
Here,
we
focus
on
development
3D
lung
organoids
their
use
disease
drug
screening
tools.
We
introduce
various
experimental
approaches
used
model
diseases
analyze
advantages
disadvantages.
also
discuss
validation
physiological
relevance
study
diseases.
Furthermore,
summarize
current
host-pathogen
interactions
cystic
fibrosis,
chronic
obstructive
pulmonary
disease,
SARS-CoV-2
infection.
Moreover,
tumor
cancer
application
personalized
medicine
research.
Finally,
outline
future
research
field
induced
cell-derived
organoids.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(14), P. 1854 - 1854
Published: July 14, 2023
One
major
challenge
associated
with
lung
cancer
organoids
(LCOs)
is
their
predominant
derivation
from
surgical
specimens
of
patients
early-stage
cancer.
However,
advanced
cancer,
who
are
in
need
chemotherapy,
often
cannot
undergo
surgery.
Therefore,
there
an
urgent
to
successfully
generate
LCOs
biopsy
specimens.
Conventional
techniques,
such
as
transthoracic
needle
and
forceps
biopsy,
only
yield
small
amounts
tissue,
resulting
a
low
success
rate
for
culturing
samples.
Furthermore,
potential
complications,
like
bleeding
pneumothorax,
make
it
difficult
obtain
sufficient
tissue.
Another
critical
issue
the
overgrowth
normal
cells
later
passages
LCO
culture,
optimal
culture
conditions
yet
be
determined.
To
address
these
limitations,
we
attempted
create
cryobiopsy
obtained
(n
=
113).
Overall,
initial
establishing
samples
was
40.7%
46).
Transbronchial
enables
retrieval
significantly
larger
tissue
than
bronchoscopic
biopsy.
Additionally,
can
employed
peripheral
lesions,
aided
via
radial
endobronchial
ultrasonography.
This
study
improved
demonstrated
that
retained
characteristics
resembled
primary
tumors.
Single-cell
RNA
sequencing
confirmed
high
cell
purity
early
derived
three-dimensional
structure
intracellular
components
were
characterized
using
holotomography.
Finally,
drug
screening
performed
specialized
micropillar
system
cryobiopsy-derived
LCOs.
offer
promising
solution
limitations
conventional
Cryobiopsy
applied
at
all
stages,
including
those
provide
generation.
anticipate
will
serve
breakthrough
strategy
clinical
application
stages
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 229 - 229
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Mitochondria
play
a
crucial
role
in
human
biology,
affecting
cellular
processes
at
the
smallest
spatial
scale
as
well
those
involved
functionality
of
whole
system.
Imaging
is
most
important
research
tool
for
studying
fundamental
mitochondria
across
these
diverse
scales.
A
wide
array
available
imaging
techniques
have
enabled
us
to
visualize
mitochondrial
structure
and
behavior,
their
effect
on
cells
tissues
range
from
micrometers
centimeters.
Each
various
that
are
offers
unique
advantages
tailored
specific
needs.
Selecting
an
appropriate
technique
suitable
application
interest
therefore
crucial,
but
can
be
challenging
due
large
possibilities.
The
aim
this
review
two-fold.
First,
we
provide
overview
discuss
strengths
limitations
applications
sub-mitochondrial,
cellular,
tissue
organ
levels
mitochondria.
Second,
identify
opportunities
novel
advancement
field.
We
emphasize
importance
integration
scales
studies,
particularly
bridge
gap
between
microscopic
non-invasive
techniques.
While
integrating
challenging,
primarily
because
such
multi-scale
approaches
require
expertise
spans
different
modalities,
argue
has
potential
groundbreaking
insights
into
biology.
By
providing
comprehensive
techniques,
paves
way
initiatives
research.
Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 12, 2025
Introduction
To
understand
the
mechanisms
of
COPD
and
to
discover
test
new
drugs,
laboratory
animals
are
essential.
However,
complex
changes
associated
with
disease
in
humans
difficult
fully
replicate
animal
models.
ACS Macro Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 434 - 447
Published: March 18, 2025
Irreversible
progressive
pulmonary
diseases
drastically
reduce
the
patient
quality
of
life,
while
transplantation
remains
only
definitive
cure.
Research
into
lung
regeneration
pathways
holds
significant
potential
to
expand
and
promote
discovery
new
treatment
options.
Polymeric
biomaterials
designed
replicate
key
tissue
characteristics
(i.e.,
biochemical
composition
mechanical
cues)
show
promise
for
creating
environments
in
which
study
chronic
initiate
regeneration.
In
this
Viewpoint,
we
explore
how
naturally
derived
materials
can
be
employed
alone
or
combined
with
engineered
polymer
systems
create
advanced
culture
platforms.
Pulmonary
models
have
historically
leveraged
natural
materials,
including
basement
membrane
extracts
a
decellularized
extracellular
matrix,
as
platforms
studies.
Here,
provide
an
overview
progression
regenerative
engineering,
exploring
innovations
growing
field
tissue-informed
advance
research
by
bridging
gap
between
biological
relevance
precision.
Stem Cell Research & Therapy,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: April 11, 2022
The
global
burden
of
pulmonary
disease
highlights
an
overwhelming
need
in
improving
our
understanding
lung
development,
disease,
and
treatment.
It
also
calls
for
further
advances
ability
to
engineer
the
system
at
cellular
tissue
levels.
discovery
human
pluripotent
stem
cells
(hPSCs)
offsets
relative
inaccessibility
lungs
studying
developmental
programs
mechanisms,
all
while
offering
a
potential
source
regenerative
interventions.
This
review
offers
perspective
on
where
cell
field
stands
terms
accomplishing
these
ambitious
goals.
We
will
trace
known
stages
pathways
involved
vivo
development
how
they
inspire
directed
differentiation
progenitor
vitro.
recap
efforts
made
date
recapitulate
niche
vitro
via
engineered
cell-cell
cell-extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
interactions.