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ArticleBMC biology2025

Matrix-free human 2D organoids recapitulate duodenal barrier and transport properties.

Kopano Valerie Masete, Dorothee Günzel, Jörg-Dieter Schulzke, Hans-Jörg Epple, Nina A Hering

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Article in BMC biology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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Kopano Valerie MaseteClinical Physiology/Nutritional Medicine, Medical Department, Division of Gastroenterology, Infectiology and Rheumatology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Berlin, Germany.
Dorothee GünzelClinical Physiology/Nutritional Medicine, Medical Department, Division of Gastroenterology, Infectiology and Rheumatology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Berlin, Germany.
Jörg-Dieter SchulzkeClinical Physiology/Nutritional Medicine, Medical Department, Division of Gastroenterology, Infectiology and Rheumatology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Berlin, Germany.
Hans-Jörg Epple *Department of Gastroenterology, Rheumatology and Infectious Diseases, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Berlin, Germany.
Nina A Hering *Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Hindenburgdamm 30, Berlin, 12203, Germany. nina.hering@charite.de.

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Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft GRK 2318/2
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTraditionally, transformed cell line monolayers have been the standard model for studying epithelial barrier and transport function. Recently, intestinal organoids were proposed as superior in recapitulating the intestine. Typically, 3D organoids are digested and seeded as monolayers on gelatinous matrix pre-coated surfaces for anchorage. As this coat could potentially act as a diffusion barrier, we aimed to generate robust human duodenum-derived organoid monolayers that do not need a gelatinous matrix for anchorage to improve upon existing models to study epithelial transport and barrier function.

resultsWe characterized these monolayers phenotypically regarding polarization, tight junction formation and cellular composition, and functionally regarding uptake of nutrients, ion transport and cytokine-induced barrier dysfunction. The organoid monolayers recapitulated the duodenum phenotypically as well as functionally regarding glucose and short-chain fatty acid uptake. Tumour necrosis factor-alpha induced paracellular transport of 4-kDa Dextran and transcytosis of 44-kDa horseradish peroxidase. Notably, forskolin-stimulated chloride secretion was consistently lower when organoid monolayers were seeded on a layer of basement membrane extract (BME).

conclusionsBME-free organoid monolayers represent an improved model for studying transcytotic, paracellular but especially transcellular transport. As BME is extracted from mice, our model furthers efforts to make organoid culture more animal-free.

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DuodenumOrganoidsBiological TransportHumansIntestinal Mucosa3Rs PrincipleBarrier functionMatrigel-freeOrganoidsSmall intestine

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