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Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics ›› 2024, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (5): 576-582.doi: 10.12092/j.issn.1009-2501.2024.05.013

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Research progress of uterine endometrial epithelial cell organoids in the field of reproduction

CAO Zhiwen, YAN Guijun   

  1. Center for Reproductive Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210000, Jiangsu, China
  • Received:2024-01-24 Revised:2024-03-19 Online:2024-05-26 Published:2024-04-16

Abstract:

In recent years, significant progress has been made in the study of endometrial epithelial organoids in the field of reproduction. Traditional two-dimensional cell culture models and animal experiments fail to accurately replicate the three-dimensional structure and physiological functions of the endometrium, limiting the in-depth exploration of its normal physiological mechanisms and related disease mechanisms. Emerging organoid technologies have provided new avenues for research. These organoids, formed by self-organization of stem cells or progenitor cells in a three-dimensional culture system, faithfully recapitulate the characteristics of endometrial glands in situ. Not only can these organoid models mimic the changes in the endometrium at different stages of the menstrual cycle, but they can also simulate the interaction between the fertilized embryo and the endometrium. Moreover, organoid systems have become essential tools for fundamental research in the field of reproduction and for disease research, including studies related to reproductive biology, drug screening and development, disease mechanism exploration, drug action mechanisms, drug combination therapies, and targeted therapies. These studies have provided novel insights and methods for a deeper understanding of the biological properties of the endometrium, its disease mechanisms, and the development of therapeutic strategies for related disorders.

Key words: endometrial epithelial cells, organoids, drug screening

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