Research advances in the construction of stem cell-derived ovarian organoids
Tianyue Zhang, Mengtong Zhang, Sichen Zhang, Shaowei Wang
Abstract
Ovarian organoids are essential in female reproductive medicine, enhancing our understanding of ovarian diseases and improving treatments, which benefits women's health. Constructing ovarian organoids involves two main processes: differentiating induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) into germ and ovarian somatic cells to restore ovarian function and using extracellular matrix (ECM) to create a suitable ovarian microenvironment and scaffold. Although the technology is still in its early stages, future advancements will likely involve integrating high-throughput analysis, 3D-printed scaffolds, and efficient iPSC induction, driving progress in reproductive and regenerative medicine.
Topics & Concepts
OrganoidStem cellBiologyComputational biologyCell biologyReproductive Biology and FertilityPluripotent Stem Cells ResearchTissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine