Tissue Engineering Part C Methods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(5), P. 193 - 205
Published: March 28, 2024
Multiple
myeloma
(MM)
clones
reside
in
the
bone
marrow
(BM),
which
plays
a
role
its
survival
and
development.
The
interactions
between
MM
their
neighboring
mesenchymal
stromal
cells
(MSCs)
have
been
shown
to
promote
growth
drug
resistance.
However,
those
are
often
missing
or
misrepresented
traditional
two-dimensional
(2D)
culture
models.
Application
of
novel
three-dimensional
(3D)
models
might
recapitulate
BM
niche
more
precisely,
will
offer
new
insights
into
progression
survival.
Here,
we
aimed
establish
two
3D
models,
based
on
MSC-spheroids
collagen
droplets
incorporating
both
MSCs
with
goal
replicating
native
context
niche.
This
approach
revealed
that
although
can
spontaneously
assemble
spheroids
altered
metabolic
traits,
self-assembling
MSC
spheroid
does
not
support
integration
cells.
On
other
hand,
collagen-droplet
supported
cell
types.
In
collagen,
proliferation
was
reduced,
correlating
decrease
ATP
production
Ki-67
expression,
resemble
vivo
conditions,
rather
than
2D
abundance
nutrients
space.
MMs
were
distributed
homogenously
throughout
droplet,
an
apparent
CXCL12
expression
MSCs.
Additionally,
response
bortezomib
substantially
reduced
indicating
importance
investigation
behavior,
as
drug-resistance
is
one
most
pertinent
issues
cancer
therapy.
Impact
statement:
application
multiple
provide
better
insight
behaviour
resistance,
allowing
us
develop
treatment
strategies.
optimized
collagen-based
has
be
reproducible,
cost-effective
already
providing
feedback
therapy
response.
Pharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(1), P. 111 - 111
Published: Jan. 12, 2023
Multiple
myeloma
is
a
hematological
cancer
type.
For
its
treatment,
Bortezomib
has
been
widely
used.
However,
drug
resistance
to
this
effective
chemotherapeutic
developed
for
various
reasons.
2D
cell
cultures
and
animal
models
have
failed
understand
the
MM
disease
resistance.
It
therefore
essential
utilize
new
technologies
reveal
complete
molecular
profile
of
disease.
In
review,
we
in-depth
examined
possible
mechanisms
that
cause
specifically
addressed
Moreover,
also
included
use
nanoparticles,
3D
culture
methods,
microfluidics,
organ-on-chip
devices
in
multiple
myeloma.
We
discussed
whether
emerging
technology
offers
necessary
tools
prevent
Despite
ongoing
research
activities
on
MM,
related
studies
cannot
provide
summary
MM.
Nanoparticle
culturing
frequently
used
number
microfluidic
application
insufficient.
By
combining
siRNA/miRNA
with
devices,
genetic
could
be
revealed.
Microfluidic
chips
should
clinically
personal
therapy
point-of-care
applications.
At
least
microneedles,
it
ensured
patients
can
go
through
treatment
process
more
painlessly.
This
way,
switched
curable
type
list,
targeted
fewer
side
effects.
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Basis of Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1870(3), P. 167042 - 167042
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
Inflammatory
bowel
disease
(IBD)
encompasses
a
set
of
chronic
inflammatory
conditions,
namely
Crohn's
and
ulcerative
colitis.
Despite
all
advances
in
the
management
IBD,
definitive
cure
is
not
available,
largely
due
to
lack
holistic
understanding
its
etiology
pathophysiology.
Several
vitro,
vivo,
ex
vivo
models
have
been
developed
over
past
few
decades
order
abbreviate
remaining
gaps.
The
establishment
reliable
predictable
vitro
intestinal
inflammation
may
indeed
provide
valuable
tools
expedite
validate
development
therapies
for
IBD.
Three-dimensional
(3D)
more
accurate
representation
different
layers
intestine,
contributing
stronger
impact
on
drug
screening
research
inflammation,
bridging
gap
between
research.
This
work
provides
critical
overview
state-of-the-art
existing
3D
discusses
challenges,
providing
insights
possible
pathways
towards
achieving
IBD
mimetic
models.
We
also
address
some
main
challenges
faced
by
implementing
cell
culture
while
bearing
mind
clinical
translational
aspects.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(5), P. 889 - 889
Published: Feb. 22, 2024
Recent
therapeutic
advancements
have
markedly
increased
the
survival
rates
of
individuals
with
multiple
myeloma
(MM),
doubling
compared
to
pre-2000
estimates.
This
progress,
driven
by
highly
effective
novel
agents,
suggests
a
growing
population
MM
survivors
exceeding
10-year
mark
post-diagnosis.
However,
contemporary
clinical
observations
indicate
potential
trends
toward
more
aggressive
relapse
phenotypes,
characterized
extramedullary
disease
and
dominant
proliferative
clones,
despite
these
treatments.
To
build
upon
advances,
it
is
crucial
develop
models
evolution,
particularly
focusing
on
understanding
biological
mechanisms
behind
its
development
outside
bone
marrow.
comprehensive
essential
devising
innovative
treatment
strategies.
review
emphasizes
role
3D
models,
specifically
addressing
marrow
microenvironment
sites.
It
explores
current
state-of-the-art
in
modelling,
highlighting
challenges
replicating
disease’s
complexity.
Recognizing
unique
demand
for
accurate
discussion
underscores
impact
advanced
combating
this
heterogeneous
still
incurable
disease.
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Sept. 3, 2024
Bone
diseases
such
as
osteoporosis
and
osteoarthritis
have
become
important
human
health
problems,
requiring
a
deeper
understanding
of
the
pathogenesis
related
development
more
effective
treatments.
organoids
are
three-dimensional
tissue
masses
that
useful
for
drug
screening,
regenerative
medicine,
disease
modeling
because
they
may
mimic
structure
physiological
activities
organs.
Here,
we
describe
various
potential
methods
culturing
bone-related
from
different
stem
cells,
detailing
construction
processes
highlighting
main
applications
these
bone
organoid
models.
The
application
in
skeletal
is
highlighted,
current
promising
screening
medicine
well
latest
technological
advancements
discussed,
while
future
discussed.
Looking
forward,
it
will
provide
reference
constructing
with
complete
structures
functions
applying
them
to
biomedical
research.
Pharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(6), P. 814 - 814
Published: May 30, 2023
Colon
cancer
incidence
rates
are
increasing
annually,
a
scenario
aggravated
by
genetic
and
epigenetic
alterations
that
promote
drug
resistance.
Recent
studies
showed
novel
synthetic
selenium
compounds
more
efficient
less
toxic
than
conventional
drugs,
demonstrating
biocompatibility
pro-oxidant
effects
on
tumor
cells.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
cytotoxic
effect
of
MRK-107,
an
imidazo
[1,2-
a]pyridine
derivative,
in
2D
3D
cell
culture
models
colon
(Caco-2
HT-29).
Sulforhodamine
B
results
revealed
GI50
2.4
µM
for
Caco-2,
1.1
HT-29,
22.19
NIH/3T3
cultures
after
48
h
treatment.
Cell
recovery,
migration,
clonogenic,
Ki-67
corroborated
MRK-107
inhibits
proliferation
prevents
regeneration
metastatic
transition
selectively
reducing
migratory
clonogenic
capacity;
non-tumor
cells
(NIH/3T3)
re-established
18
h.
The
oxidative
stress
markers
DCFH-DA
TBARS
increased
ROS
generation
damage.
Caspases-3/7
activated
induce
apoptosis
as
main
mode
death
both
models,
assessed
annexin
V-FITC
acridine
orange/ethidium
bromide
staining.
is
selective,
redox-active
compound
with
pro-apoptotic
properties
capacity
activate
antiproliferative
pathways,
showing
promise
anticancer
research.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 19, 2025
Abstract
B
cell
receptor
(BCR)
signaling
plays
a
central
role
in
the
pathogenesis
of
lymphomas,
making
it
crucial
therapeutic
target.
The
advent
BCR-targeted
inhibitors,
particularly
those
directed
at
PI3K
and
BTK,
has
revolutionized
treatment
for
non-Hodgkin
lymphoma
(B-NHL).
However,
resistance
remains
significant
clinical
challenge.
Increasing
evidence
suggests
that
tumor
microenvironment
(TME),
bone
marrow
(BM)
microenvironment,
is
driving
cancer
progression
resistance.
BM
provides
specialized
niche
where
cells
can
evade
therapy
through
interactions
with
stromal
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
components.
Bone
(BMSCs)
contribute
significantly
to
this
In
study,
we
developed
an
vitro
3D
model
better
understand
biology
drug
mechanisms.
We
co-cultured
lines
primary
BMSCs
fibrin
gel
using
high-throughput
automated
system.
Our
results
revealed
modulate
growth
reduce
their
sensitivity
inhibitor
copanlisib
BTK
ibrutinib.
Furthermore,
allowed
us
identify
IGFBP-3,
Serpin
E1,
PTX-3
as
potential
mediators
These
findings
underscore
value
co-culture
models
preclinical
settings
more
accurately
study
resistance,
they
closely
simulate
microenvironment’s
complexity
than
traditional
2D
models,
thus
improving
predictive
testing
lymphomas.
Visual
Frontiers in Applied Mathematics and Statistics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: March 24, 2025
Several
mathematical
models
are
commonly
used
to
describe
cancer
growth
dynamics.
Fitting
of
these
experimental
data
has
not
yet
determined
which
particular
model
best
describes
growth.
Unfortunately,
choice
is
known
drastically
alter
the
predictions
both
future
tumor
and
effectiveness
applied
treatment.
Since
there
growing
interest
in
using
help
predict
chemotherapy,
we
need
determine
if
affects
estimates
chemotherapy
efficacy.
Here,
simulate
an
vitro
study
by
creating
synthetic
treatment
each
seven
fit
sets
other
(“wrong”)
models.
We
estimate
ε
max
(the
maximum
efficacy
drug)
IC
50
drug
concentration
at
half
effect
achieved)
effort
whether
use
incorrect
changes
parameters.
find
that
largely
weakly
practically
identifiable
no
matter
generate
or
data.
The
more
likely
be
identifiable,
but
sensitive
model,
showing
poor
identifiability
when
Bertalanffy
either
Cell Death Discovery,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Dec. 1, 2023
Abstract
The
principle
of
drug
sensitivity
testing
is
to
expose
cancer
cells
a
library
different
drugs
and
measure
its
effects
on
cell
viability.
Recent
technological
advances,
continuous
approval
targeted
therapies,
improved
culture
protocols
have
enhanced
the
precision
clinical
relevance
such
screens.
Indeed,
has
proven
diagnostically
valuable
for
patients
with
advanced
hematologic
cancers.
However,
types
behave
differently
in
therefore
require
optimized
screening
ensure
that
their
ex
vivo
accurately
reflects
responses.
For
example,
primary
chronic
lymphocytic
leukemia
(CLL)
multiple
myeloma
(MM)
unique
microenvironmental
stimuli
survive
culture,
while
this
less
case
acute
myeloid
(AML)
cells.
Here,
we
present
our
validated
culturing
from
AML,
CLL,
MM
patients,
generic
protocol
line
models.
We
also
discuss
designs,
reproducibility,
quality
controls.
envision
these
may
serve
as
community
guidelines
use
interpretation
assays
monitor
cancers
thus
contribute
standardization.
read-outs
provide
insight
into
tumor
biology,
identify
or
confirm
treatment
resistance
real
time,
ultimately
guide
decision-making.
Biofabrication,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(4), P. 045005 - 045005
Published: July 2, 2024
Abstract
Plasma
cells
(PCs)
in
bone
marrow
(BM)
play
an
important
role
both
protective
and
pathogenic
humoral
immune
responses,
e.g.
various
malignant
non-malignant
diseases
such
as
multiple
myeloma,
primary
secondary
immunodeficiencies
autoimmune
diseases.
Dedicated
microenvironmental
niches
the
BM
provide
PCs
with
biomechanical
soluble
factors
that
support
their
long-term
survival.
There
is
a
high
need
for
appropriate
robust
model
systems
to
better
understand
biology,
develop
new
therapeutic
strategies
PCs-related
perform
targeted
preclinical
studies
predictive
value.
Most
data
have
been
derived
from
vivo
mice,
vitro
of
human
are
limited
due
restricted
survival
functionality
conventional
2D
cultures
do
not
reflect
unique
niche
architecture
BM.
We
developed
microphysiological,
dynamic
3D
culture
system
(BM-MPS)
based
on
tissue
(femoral
biopsies),
mechanically
supported
by
hydrogel
scaffold
casing.
While
bioinert
agarose
casing
did
survival,
photo-crosslinked
collagen-hyaluronic
acid
(Col-HA)
preserved
native
allowed
up
2
weeks.
Further,
Col-HA
was
permissive
lymphocyte
migration
into
microphysiological
system´s
circulation.
Long-term
related
stable
presence
factors,
APRIL,
BAFF,
IL-6.
Increasing
immunoglobulins
concentrations
medium
confirm
over
time.
To
best
our
knowledge,
this
study
first
report
successful
maintenance
primary-derived
.
Our
innovative
suitable
in-depth
regulation
exploration
approaches
CAR-T
cell
therapy
or
biologics.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 12, 2024
Targeting
cancer
microenvironment
is
currently
one
of
the
major
directions
in
drug
development
and
preclinical
studies
leukemia.
Despite
variety
available
chronic
myelogenous
leukemia
3D
culture
models,
reproducible
generation
miniaturized
microenvironments,
suitable
for
high-throughput
testing,
has
remained
a
challenge.
Here,
we
use
microfluidics
to
generate
over
ten
thousand
highly
monodisperse
leukemic-bone
marrow
hydrogel
microbeads
per
minute.
We
employ
gelatin
methacrylate
(GelMA)
as
model
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
tune
concentration
biopolymer,
well
other
possible
components
ECM
(fibrin,
hyaluronic
acid),
cell
ratio
leukemic
cells
bone
within
microbeads.
This
allows
achieve
optimal
viability
propensity
encapsulated
microtissue
formation,
while
also
warranting
long-term
stability
culture.
administer
kinase
inhibitor,
imatinib,
at
various
concentrations
and,
via
comparing
mono-
co-culture
conditions
(cancer
alone
vs
cancer-stroma),
find
that
stroma-leukemia
crosstalk
systematically
protects
against
drug-induced
cytotoxicity,
confirming
therefore
our
system
mimics
physiological
stroma-dependent
protection.
finally
discuss
applicability
(i)
studying
role
direct-
or
close-contact
interactions
between
embedded
on
stroma-mediated
protection,
(ii)
screening
anti-cancer
therapeutics
personalized
therapies.