Organoids in cancer therapies: a comprehensive review

Organoid technology has significantly advanced biomedical research, offering deep insights into tumor biology and therapeutic efficacy. While existing publications have covered organoid applications, this review uniquely stresses their transformative role in cancer research. We highlight their impor...

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Main Authors: Jiang Xin-Yi, Wang Yan-Ran, Di Pin-Ru, Qian Shi-Yi, Jiang Hai-Tao
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2025.1607488/full
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Di Pin-Ru
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Qian Shi-Yi
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Jiang Hai-Tao
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Wang Yan-Ran
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Qian Shi-Yi
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description Organoid technology has significantly advanced biomedical research, offering deep insights into tumor biology and therapeutic efficacy. While existing publications have covered organoid applications, this review uniquely stresses their transformative role in cancer research. We highlight their importance in studying intratumoral heterogeneity and microenvironment interactions. Our analysis addresses knowledge gaps by detailing how organoids function as models in cancer initiation, drug screening, target identification, and sensitivity assessment. We also explore their applications in personalized medicine, such as developing patient-derived models for treatment prediction and immune therapy evaluation. This review discusses the latest progress in using organoids for cancer treatment, like predicting patient responses to precision medicine. However, challenges remain, including maintaining genetic stability and mimicking in vivo conditions. By addressing these limitations, this review provides a novel perspective on how organoid technology may overcome current barriers and drive innovation in cancer therapy. Our analysis suggests that advancements in organoid systems could enhance personalized treatment strategies and improve oncology patient outcomes.
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spelling doaj-art-e741a91770f9427d9c63fcdfeaf81f372025-08-20T03:41:51ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology2296-41852025-07-011310.3389/fbioe.2025.16074881607488Organoids in cancer therapies: a comprehensive reviewJiang Xin-Yi0Jiang Xin-Yi1Wang Yan-Ran2Wang Yan-Ran3Di Pin-Ru4Di Pin-Ru5Qian Shi-Yi6Qian Shi-Yi7Jiang Hai-Tao8Jiang Hai-Tao9Department of General Surgery, Ningbo No. 2 Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, ChinaSchool of Clinical Medicine, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of General Surgery, Ningbo No. 2 Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, ChinaSchool of Clinical Medicine, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of General Surgery, Ningbo No. 2 Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, ChinaSchool of Clinical Medicine, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of General Surgery, Ningbo No. 2 Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, ChinaSchool of Clinical Medicine, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of General Surgery, Ningbo No. 2 Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, ChinaSchool of Clinical Medicine, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaOrganoid technology has significantly advanced biomedical research, offering deep insights into tumor biology and therapeutic efficacy. While existing publications have covered organoid applications, this review uniquely stresses their transformative role in cancer research. We highlight their importance in studying intratumoral heterogeneity and microenvironment interactions. Our analysis addresses knowledge gaps by detailing how organoids function as models in cancer initiation, drug screening, target identification, and sensitivity assessment. We also explore their applications in personalized medicine, such as developing patient-derived models for treatment prediction and immune therapy evaluation. This review discusses the latest progress in using organoids for cancer treatment, like predicting patient responses to precision medicine. However, challenges remain, including maintaining genetic stability and mimicking in vivo conditions. By addressing these limitations, this review provides a novel perspective on how organoid technology may overcome current barriers and drive innovation in cancer therapy. Our analysis suggests that advancements in organoid systems could enhance personalized treatment strategies and improve oncology patient outcomes.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2025.1607488/fullorganoidscancer therapydisease modelingdrug screeningpersonalized medicine
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Jiang Xin-Yi
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Jiang Hai-Tao
Organoids in cancer therapies: a comprehensive review
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
organoids
cancer therapy
disease modeling
drug screening
personalized medicine
title Organoids in cancer therapies: a comprehensive review
title_full Organoids in cancer therapies: a comprehensive review
title_fullStr Organoids in cancer therapies: a comprehensive review
title_full_unstemmed Organoids in cancer therapies: a comprehensive review
title_short Organoids in cancer therapies: a comprehensive review
title_sort organoids in cancer therapies a comprehensive review
topic organoids
cancer therapy
disease modeling
drug screening
personalized medicine
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2025.1607488/full
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