Liver 'organ on a chip'

Liver 'organ on a chip'

© 2017 The liver plays critical roles in both homeostasis and pathology. It is the major site of drug metabolism in the body and, as such, a common target for drug-induced toxicity and is susceptible to a wide range of diseases. In contrast to other solid organs, the liver possesses the unique abili...

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Main Authors: Beckwitt, Colin H. (Author), Clark, Amanda M. (Author), Wheeler, Sarah (Author), Taylor, D. Lansing (Author), Stolz, Donna B. (Author), Wells, Alan (Author), Griffith, Linda G (Contributor)
Other Authors: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Biological Engineering (Contributor)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier BV, 2019-03-08T15:24:14Z.
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Summary:© 2017 The liver plays critical roles in both homeostasis and pathology. It is the major site of drug metabolism in the body and, as such, a common target for drug-induced toxicity and is susceptible to a wide range of diseases. In contrast to other solid organs, the liver possesses the unique ability to regenerate. The physiological importance and plasticity of this organ make it a crucial system of study to better understand human physiology, disease, and response to exogenous compounds. These aspects have impelled many to develop liver tissue systems for study in isolation outside the body. Herein, we discuss these biologically engineered organoids and microphysiological systems. Keywords: Microphysiologic systems; Organoids; 3D culture systems
National Institutes of Health (U.S.) (Grant UH3TR000496)
National Institutes of Health (U.S.) (Grant UH3TR000503)

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