NOVEL INSIGHTS IN ADVANCED THYROID CARCINOMA: FROM MECHANISMS TO TREATMENTS: Development of 3D organoid models to study aggressive thyroid cancers
Thyroid cancer (TC), particularly aggressive forms such as poorly differentiated thyroid carcinoma and anaplastic thyroid carcinoma, presents considerable clinical challenges due to limited treatment options and suboptimal outcomes. Organoid models, derived from patient samples or pluripotent stem c...
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| author | Eduardo Rios-Morris Verla Ivan Tientcheu Ngaffi Sabine Costagliola Mírian Romitti |
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| description | Thyroid cancer (TC), particularly aggressive forms such as poorly differentiated thyroid carcinoma and anaplastic thyroid carcinoma, presents considerable clinical challenges due to limited treatment options and suboptimal outcomes. Organoid models, derived from patient samples or pluripotent stem cells (PSCs), offer a robust framework for elucidating the biology of these malignancies. Recent advancements in patient-derived tumor organoid (PDTO) methodologies have facilitated more accurate representations of TCs, encompassing the heterogeneity of the disease and mechanisms of therapeutic resistance. PSC-derived models have further enabled the investigation of fundamental driving mechanisms behind thyroid carcinogenesis. This review highlights the progress made in the development of TC organoids, focusing on their utility in studying aggressive subtypes. We discuss innovative techniques for creating PDTOs and their applications in replicating essential features of the tumor microenvironment (TME), analyzing tumor progression, conducting drug screenings, and developing personalized therapeutic strategies tailored to individual patients. While PDTOs have become the predominant model for TC research, PSC-derived organoids provide insights into early carcinogenic events and mutation-specific processes that are often inaccessible in established tumors. Through these advancements, we emphasize the critical role of organoid models in bridging the divide between fundamental research and clinical application, offering a promising avenue for uncovering novel insights into TC biology and enhancing therapeutic strategies. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8a0599dcdf534f8ea7238ebcc03fad982025-08-20T02:40:13ZengBioscientificaEuropean Thyroid Journal2235-08022025-07-0114410.1530/ETJ-24-03921NOVEL INSIGHTS IN ADVANCED THYROID CARCINOMA: FROM MECHANISMS TO TREATMENTS: Development of 3D organoid models to study aggressive thyroid cancersEduardo Rios-Morris0Verla Ivan Tientcheu Ngaffi1Sabine Costagliola2Mírian Romitti3Institut de Recherche Interdisciplinaire en Biologie Humaine et Moléculaire (IRIBHM) Jacques E. Dumont, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, BelgiumInstitut de Recherche Interdisciplinaire en Biologie Humaine et Moléculaire (IRIBHM) Jacques E. Dumont, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, BelgiumInstitut de Recherche Interdisciplinaire en Biologie Humaine et Moléculaire (IRIBHM) Jacques E. Dumont, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, BelgiumInstitut de Recherche Interdisciplinaire en Biologie Humaine et Moléculaire (IRIBHM) Jacques E. Dumont, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, BelgiumThyroid cancer (TC), particularly aggressive forms such as poorly differentiated thyroid carcinoma and anaplastic thyroid carcinoma, presents considerable clinical challenges due to limited treatment options and suboptimal outcomes. Organoid models, derived from patient samples or pluripotent stem cells (PSCs), offer a robust framework for elucidating the biology of these malignancies. Recent advancements in patient-derived tumor organoid (PDTO) methodologies have facilitated more accurate representations of TCs, encompassing the heterogeneity of the disease and mechanisms of therapeutic resistance. PSC-derived models have further enabled the investigation of fundamental driving mechanisms behind thyroid carcinogenesis. This review highlights the progress made in the development of TC organoids, focusing on their utility in studying aggressive subtypes. We discuss innovative techniques for creating PDTOs and their applications in replicating essential features of the tumor microenvironment (TME), analyzing tumor progression, conducting drug screenings, and developing personalized therapeutic strategies tailored to individual patients. While PDTOs have become the predominant model for TC research, PSC-derived organoids provide insights into early carcinogenic events and mutation-specific processes that are often inaccessible in established tumors. Through these advancements, we emphasize the critical role of organoid models in bridging the divide between fundamental research and clinical application, offering a promising avenue for uncovering novel insights into TC biology and enhancing therapeutic strategies.https://etj.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/etj/14/4/ETJ-24-0392.xmlthyroid cancerorganoidsin vitro models |
| spellingShingle | Eduardo Rios-Morris Verla Ivan Tientcheu Ngaffi Sabine Costagliola Mírian Romitti NOVEL INSIGHTS IN ADVANCED THYROID CARCINOMA: FROM MECHANISMS TO TREATMENTS: Development of 3D organoid models to study aggressive thyroid cancers European Thyroid Journal thyroid cancer organoids in vitro models |
| title | NOVEL INSIGHTS IN ADVANCED THYROID CARCINOMA: FROM MECHANISMS TO TREATMENTS: Development of 3D organoid models to study aggressive thyroid cancers |
| title_full | NOVEL INSIGHTS IN ADVANCED THYROID CARCINOMA: FROM MECHANISMS TO TREATMENTS: Development of 3D organoid models to study aggressive thyroid cancers |
| title_fullStr | NOVEL INSIGHTS IN ADVANCED THYROID CARCINOMA: FROM MECHANISMS TO TREATMENTS: Development of 3D organoid models to study aggressive thyroid cancers |
| title_full_unstemmed | NOVEL INSIGHTS IN ADVANCED THYROID CARCINOMA: FROM MECHANISMS TO TREATMENTS: Development of 3D organoid models to study aggressive thyroid cancers |
| title_short | NOVEL INSIGHTS IN ADVANCED THYROID CARCINOMA: FROM MECHANISMS TO TREATMENTS: Development of 3D organoid models to study aggressive thyroid cancers |
| title_sort | novel insights in advanced thyroid carcinoma from mechanisms to treatments development of 3d organoid models to study aggressive thyroid cancers |
| topic | thyroid cancer organoids in vitro models |
| url | https://etj.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/etj/14/4/ETJ-24-0392.xml |
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