International Journal of Stem Cells

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Peripheral Neuron-Organoid Interaction Induces Colonic Epithelial Differentiation via Non-Synaptic Substance P Secretion

  • Young Hyun Che (Department of Biomedical Science, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • In Young Choi (The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine) ;
  • Chan Eui Song (Department of Biomedical Science, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Chulsoo Park (Department of Biomedical Science, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Seung Kwon Lim (Department of Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Jeong Hee Kim (Department of Biomedical Science, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Su Haeng Sung (Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Jae Hoon Park (Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Sun Lee (Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Yong Jun Kim (Department of Biomedical Science, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University)
  • Received : 2023.03.08
  • Accepted : 2023.04.06
  • Published : 2023.08.30
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Abstract

Background and Objectives: The colonic epithelial layer is a complex structure consisting of multiple cell types that regulate various aspects of colonic physiology, yet the mechanisms underlying epithelial cell differentiation during development remain unclear. Organoids have emerged as a promising model for investigating organogenesis, but achieving organ-like cell configurations within colonic organoids is challenging. Here, we investigated the biological significance of peripheral neurons in the formation of colonic organoids. Methods and Results: Colonic organoids were co-cultured with human embryonic stem cell (hESC)-derived peripheral neurons, resulting in the morphological maturation of columnar epithelial cells, as well as the presence of enterochromaffin cells. Substance P released from immature peripheral neurons played a critical role in the development of colonic epithelial cells. These findings highlight the vital role of inter-organ interactions in organoid development and provide insights into colonic epithelial cell differentiation mechanisms. Conclusions: Our results suggest that the peripheral nervous system may have a significant role in the development of colonic epithelial cells, which could have important implications for future studies of organogenesis and disease modeling.

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Acknowledgement

This study was supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF-2022M3A9H1016308, NRF-2022R1F1A1066611, NRF-2023R1A2C2007120), the Ministry of SMEs and startups (S3098634), the Korean Fund for Regenerative Medicine (2021M3E5E5096744), and the KIST Institutional Program (Project No.2Z05790-19-037).

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