Promises and challenges of cardiac organoids

Mamm Genome. 2023 Jun;34(2):351-356. doi: 10.1007/s00335-023-09987-y. Epub 2023 Apr 4.

Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases are currently the main cause of death. The study of the pathogenesis and treatment of these diseases is still a major challenge. Traditional 2D cultured cells and animal models have certain limitations. Heart organoids as models can simulate the structure and function of the body, providing a new research strategy. This paper mainly discusses the development of organoids and their application in the study of the cardiac developmental process, drug screening and treatment of genetic and non-genetic diseases, concluding with their strengths and weaknesses.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cells, Cultured
  • Heart*
  • Models, Animal
  • Organoids* / pathology