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ArticleCells, tissues, organs2025

Selection of the Most Suitable Culture Medium for Patient-Derived Lung Cancer Organoids.

Melissa Acosta-Plasencia, Yangyi He, Daniel Martínez, Juan Pablo Orozco, Antonio Carrasco, Antonio Altuna-Coy, Tianmiao Yang, Tania Díaz, Laureano Molins, Ricard Ramos and 2 more

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Melissa Acosta-PlasenciaMolecular Oncology and Embryology Laboratory, Department of Surgery and Medical Specializations, Human Anatomy and Embryology Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat de Barcelona (UB), Barcelona, Spain.
Yangyi HeMolecular Oncology and Embryology Laboratory, Department of Surgery and Medical Specializations, Human Anatomy and Embryology Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat de Barcelona (UB), Barcelona, Spain.
Daniel MartínezDepartment of Pathology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
Juan Pablo OrozcoDepartment of Pneumology, Institut Clínic Respiratori (ICR), Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
Antonio CarrascoDepartment of Pathology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
Antonio Altuna-CoyMolecular Oncology and Embryology Laboratory, Department of Surgery and Medical Specializations, Human Anatomy and Embryology Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat de Barcelona (UB), Barcelona, Spain.
Tianmiao YangMolecular Oncology and Embryology Laboratory, Department of Surgery and Medical Specializations, Human Anatomy and Embryology Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat de Barcelona (UB), Barcelona, Spain.
Tania DíazMolecular Oncology and Embryology Laboratory, Department of Surgery and Medical Specializations, Human Anatomy and Embryology Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat de Barcelona (UB), Barcelona, Spain.
Laureano MolinsThoracic Oncology Unit, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain.
Ricard RamosThoracic Oncology Unit, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain.
Ramón M MarradesThoracic Oncology Unit, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain.
Alfons NavarroMolecular Oncology and Embryology Laboratory, Department of Surgery and Medical Specializations, Human Anatomy and Embryology Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat de Barcelona (UB), Barcelona, Spain.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionPatient-derived organoids have emerged as a promising in vitro model for precision medicine, particularly in cancer, but also in noncancer-related diseases. However, the optimal culture medium for culturing patient-derived lung organoids has not yet been agreed upon. This study aimed to shed light on the optimal selection of a culture media for developing studies using patient-derived lung organoids.

methodsTumor and normal paired tissue from 71 resected non-small cell lung cancer patients were processed for organoid culture. Lung cancer organoids (LCOs) were derived from tumor tissue and normal lung organoids (LNOs) from nonneoplastic lung tissue. Three different culture media were compared: permissive culture medium (PCM), limited culture medium (LCM), and minimum basal medium (MBM). We assessed their effectiveness in establishing organoid cultures, promoting organoid growth and viability, and compared their differential phenotypic characteristics.

resultsWhile PCM was associated with the highest success rate and useful for long-term expansion, MBM was the best option to avoid normal organoid overgrowth in the organoid culture. The density, size, and viability of LNOs were reduced using LCM and severely affected with MBM. LNOs cultured in PCM tend to differentiate to bronchospheres, while alveolosphere differentiation can be observed in those cultured with LCM. The morphological phenotype of LCO was influenced by the culture media of election. Mesenchymal cell overgrowth was observed when LCM was used.

conclusionThis work highlights the importance of considering the research objectives when selecting the most suitable culture medium for growing patient-derived lung organoids.

introductionPatient-derived organoids have emerged as a promising in vitro model for precision medicine, particularly in cancer, but also in noncancer-related diseases. However, the optimal culture medium for culturing patient-derived lung organoids has not yet been agreed upon. This study aimed to shed light on the optimal selection of a culture media for developing studies using patient-derived lung organoids.

methodsTumor and normal paired tissue from 71 resected non-small cell lung cancer patients were processed for organoid culture. Lung cancer organoids (LCOs) were derived from tumor tissue and normal lung organoids (LNOs) from nonneoplastic lung tissue. Three different culture media were compared: permissive culture medium (PCM), limited culture medium (LCM), and minimum basal medium (MBM). We assessed their effectiveness in establishing organoid cultures, promoting organoid growth and viability, and compared their differential phenotypic characteristics.

resultsWhile PCM was associated with the highest success rate and useful for long-term expansion, MBM was the best option to avoid normal organoid overgrowth in the organoid culture. The density, size, and viability of LNOs were reduced using LCM and severely affected with MBM. LNOs cultured in PCM tend to differentiate to bronchospheres, while alveolosphere differentiation can be observed in those cultured with LCM. The morphological phenotype of LCO was influenced by the culture media of election. Mesenchymal cell overgrowth was observed when LCM was used.

conclusionThis work highlights the importance of considering the research objectives when selecting the most suitable culture medium for growing patient-derived lung organoids.

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Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungCell Culture TechniquesCulture MediaLung NeoplasmsOrganoidsAgedFemaleHumansLungMaleMiddle AgedCulture MediaAlveolospheresBronchospheresCulture mediumLung cancer organoidsLung organoidsNon-small cell lung cancer

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