Advances and Challenges in 3D Modelling of Organ-on-a-Chip Devices with a Focus on the Glomerular Basement Membrane (GBM) and Tubular Systems: A Critical Review
Jumanah Bahig,
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Ahmed Shoker,
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Huu Doan
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et al.
BioChip Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
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Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Language: Английский
Effects of calciprotein particles on EMT induction in an in vitro 3D‐cultured proximal tubule epithelial cell model of CKD
Yeo Min Yoon,
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Sang‐Mi Woo,
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Hwanuk Guim
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et al.
BioFactors,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
51(2)
Published: March 1, 2025
Calciprotein
particles
(CPPs)
are
blood-borne
circulating
nanoparticles
composed
of
calcium
phosphate
and
proteins
that
known
to
exacerbate
pathological
processes
such
as
chronic
kidney
disease-mineral
bone
disorder
(CKD-MBD).
Despite
the
significant
interest
in
CKD-MBD
pathogenesis,
research
directly
addressing
CPP-induced
fibrosis
renal
proximal
tubules
is
rare,
largely
owing
lack
suitable
vitro
tissue
models.
Our
study
confirmed
3D-cultured
tubule
epithelial
cells
(PTECs)
exhibited
enhanced
characteristics
compared
2D-cultured
PTECs
when
treated
with
CPPs,
a
key
factor
CKD-MBD,
uremic
toxin.
under
CKD-inducing
conditions
by
CPPs
were
associated
epithelial-mesenchymal
transition
(EMT),
mediated
transforming
growth
factor-β1
(TGF-β1),
notable
changes
early
EMT
marker
expression.
Furthermore,
this
was
attributed
increased
expression
calcium-sensing
receptor
(CASR),
for
activation
downstream
cell
division
control
protein
42
(CDC42),
leading
progression.
This
underscores
potential
PTEC-on-a-chip
systems
serve
drug
testing
models,
given
heightened
sensitivity
these
external
environments.
approach
provides
better
understanding
features
CKD
could
contribute
development
more
effective
models
therapeutics.
Language: Английский
Integration of nanobiosensors into organ-on-chip systems for monitoring viral infections
Nano Convergence,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Nov. 26, 2024
Abstract
The
integration
of
nanobiosensors
into
organ-on-chip
(OoC)
models
offers
a
promising
advancement
in
the
study
viral
infections
and
therapeutic
development.
Conventional
research
methods
for
studying
infection,
such
as
two-dimensional
cell
cultures
animal
models,
face
challenges
replicating
complex
dynamic
nature
human
tissues.
In
contrast,
OoC
systems
provide
more
accurate,
physiologically
relevant
investigating
infections,
disease
mechanisms,
host
responses.
Nanobiosensors,
with
their
miniaturized
designs
enhanced
sensitivity,
enable
real-time,
continuous,
situ
monitoring
key
biomarkers,
cytokines
proteins
within
these
systems.
This
review
highlights
need
integrating
to
advance
virological
improve
outcomes.
Although
there
is
extensive
literature
on
biosensors
infection
detection
real
OoCs
continuous
remains
unachieved.
We
discuss
advantages
nanobiosensor
real-time
tracking
critical
biomarkers
biosensor
technologies,
current
studies.
Additionally,
we
address
main
technical
propose
solutions
successful
integration.
aims
guide
development
biosensor-integrated
OoCs,
paving
way
precise
diagnostics
personalized
treatments
research.
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Language: Английский