Progress in the application of organoids for exploring the relationship between macrophages and various lung diseases.

Wu, Jiawang; Liu, Ting; Zhang, Xinting; Qu, Chongchang; Wu, Juan; Xu, Shuanglan; Yang, Jiao; Xing, Xiqian · Biofabrication · 2025

review · Level V

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Abstract

Organoids cultured<i>ex vivo</i>mimic<i>in vivo</i>tissue and organ characteristics. They have become a focus in research for their potential in modeling macrophage function in respiratory diseases, offering insights into disease mechanisms and therapeutic strategies. A number of studies have confirmed organoids' utility in dissecting microbial interactions, disease modeling, genetic manipulation, and high-throughput drug screening for efficacy and safety. This review summarizes the research progress on organoids in exploring macrophage involvement in pulmonary diseases.

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