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ReviewJournal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN2026

Toward Physiologically Relevant Organoid Models of Polycystic Kidney Disease through Microenvironment Reconstruction.

Meng Liu, Tian Zhang, Wanli Cao, Tina J Tan, Daxiang Yin, Huamin Wang, Yun Xia

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Review in Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors.

Meng LiuLee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University Singapore, Singapore.
Tian ZhangLee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University Singapore, Singapore.ORCID 0000-0002-7967-6809
Wanli CaoDepartment of Urology, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Tina J TanOREGENX Pte. Ltd., Singapore.
Daxiang YinOverseas Chinese Academy Concord Suzhou, Suzhou, China.
Huamin WangLee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University Singapore, Singapore.
Yun XiaLee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University Singapore, Singapore.

Funding

Ministry of Education - Singapore MOE-MOET32020-0004Ministry of Education - Singapore MOE-T2EP30220-0008Ministry of Education - Singapore MOE-T2EP30223-0013Singapore Ministry of Health's National Medical Research Council MOH-001214Singapore Ministry of Health's National Medical Research Council MOH-001711-00Singapore Ministry of Health's National Medical Research Council OFLCG22may-0011
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Abstract

The tissue microenvironment plays a pivotal role in polycystic kidney disease (PKD) progression, orchestrating cyst initiation and expansion through dynamic interactions among kidney epithelial, stromal, and immune cells, alongside systemic factors. Accurately reconstructing this complex in vivo milieu is essential to elucidate the mechanisms of PKD pathogenesis and to develop effective therapeutics. Human pluripotent stem cell-derived kidney organoids and patient-specific tubuloids have emerged as powerful platforms for modeling PKD within defined genetic contexts, faithfully recapitulating key pathological features of tubular cystogenesis. However, current organoid culture systems remain limited in their ability to replicate the full complexities of the native disease niche. Integrating bioengineering with developmental and biological insights will be essential to recreating physiologically relevant microenvironments. Such innovations will enhance the fidelity, predictive power, and translational utility of PKD organoid models, ultimately enabling more accurate drug testing and personalized therapeutics.

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Cellular MicroenvironmentModels, BiologicalOrganoidsPolycystic Kidney DiseasesAnimalsHumansPluripotent Stem Cellskidney diseasepolycystic kidney diseasestem cell

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PMID41563390
PMCPMC13241268

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