Modeling infectious diseases of the central nervous system with human brain organoids.
Transl Res
; 250: 18-35, 2022 12.
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ABSTRACT
Bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa are known to infect and induce diseases in the human central nervous system (CNS). Modeling the mechanisms of interaction between pathogens and the CNS microenvironment is essential to understand their pathophysiology and develop new treatments. Recent advancements in stem cell technologies have allowed for the creation of human brain organoids, which more closely resembles the human CNS microenvironment when compared to classical 2-dimensional (2D) cultures. Now researchers can utilize these systems to investigate and reinvestigate questions related to CNS infection in a human-derived brain organoid system. Here in this review, we highlight several infectious diseases which have been tested in human brain organoids and compare similarities in response to these pathogens across different investigations. We also provide a brief overview of some recent advancements which can further enrich this model to develop new and better therapies to treat brain infections.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Virus
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Enfermedades Transmisibles
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Transl Res
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA
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TECNICAS E PROCEDIMENTOS DE LABORATORIO
Año:
2022
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Article