The Application of Organoid Technology in the Research of Central Nervous System Tumors

In recent years, organoid technology has emerged as a pivotal tool in central nervous system (CNS) tumor research. By recapitulating the 3D architecture, molecular profiles, and dynamic interactions of tumors with their microenvironment, it provides an innovative platform for elucidating disease mec...

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Main Authors: WANG Zicong, ZHAO Yahui, YUAN Kexin, ZHAO Yuanli
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Published: Editorial Office of Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://xhyxzz.pumch.cn/article/doi/10.12290/xhyxzz.2025-0065
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description In recent years, organoid technology has emerged as a pivotal tool in central nervous system (CNS) tumor research. By recapitulating the 3D architecture, molecular profiles, and dynamic interactions of tumors with their microenvironment, it provides an innovative platform for elucidating disease mechanisms and facilitating drug screening. Brain organoids are primarily utilized to model normal neurodevelopmental processes and investigate CNS disease pathogenesis, whereas CNS tumor organoids are chiefly employed to simulate tumor heterogeneity and therapeutic responses. This review delineates the methodologies for establishing brain organoids and CNS tumor organoid models, along with their applications in CNS oncology research, with particular emphasis on the technical features and advantages of pluripotent stem cell-derived, patient-derived, and xenograft-derived organoid models. Furthermore, it examines current challenges in model standardization, microenvironment recapitulation, and ethical considerations pertaining to human tissue sources. Future directions for advancing this technology are also discussed.
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spelling doaj-art-6a961cd4b92c4ef6adb804c4fca3198e2025-08-20T04:00:28ZzhoEditorial Office of Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College HospitalXiehe Yixue Zazhi1674-90812025-07-0116483684610.12290/xhyxzz.2025-0065The Application of Organoid Technology in the Research of Central Nervous System TumorsWANG ZicongZHAO Yahui0YUAN Kexin1ZHAO Yuanli2Neurosurgery Center, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100070, ChinaDepartment of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, ChinaDepartment of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, ChinaIn recent years, organoid technology has emerged as a pivotal tool in central nervous system (CNS) tumor research. By recapitulating the 3D architecture, molecular profiles, and dynamic interactions of tumors with their microenvironment, it provides an innovative platform for elucidating disease mechanisms and facilitating drug screening. Brain organoids are primarily utilized to model normal neurodevelopmental processes and investigate CNS disease pathogenesis, whereas CNS tumor organoids are chiefly employed to simulate tumor heterogeneity and therapeutic responses. This review delineates the methodologies for establishing brain organoids and CNS tumor organoid models, along with their applications in CNS oncology research, with particular emphasis on the technical features and advantages of pluripotent stem cell-derived, patient-derived, and xenograft-derived organoid models. Furthermore, it examines current challenges in model standardization, microenvironment recapitulation, and ethical considerations pertaining to human tissue sources. Future directions for advancing this technology are also discussed.https://xhyxzz.pumch.cn/article/doi/10.12290/xhyxzz.2025-0065organoid technologycentral nervous system tumorspathogenesisdrug screening
spellingShingle WANG Zicong
ZHAO Yahui
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organoid technology
central nervous system tumors
pathogenesis
drug screening
title The Application of Organoid Technology in the Research of Central Nervous System Tumors
title_full The Application of Organoid Technology in the Research of Central Nervous System Tumors
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title_short The Application of Organoid Technology in the Research of Central Nervous System Tumors
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central nervous system tumors
pathogenesis
drug screening
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