A robust ingredient makes human gut stem cell niches on a dish.

Choi, Chiyeol; Kim, Tae-Hee · Cell Stem Cell · 2025

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Human intestinal organoids (HIOs) generated from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are utilized for disease modeling but they lack a full complement of niche components. Childs et al.<sup>1</sup> demonstrate that EPIREGULIN-driven HIOs mature into functional, neuromuscular, and vascularized niches, establishing a powerful platform for human gut physiology and disease research.

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