Breakthrough Moments: Yoshiki Sasai's Discoveries in the Third Dimension

Cell Stem Cell. 2019 Jun 6;24(6):837-838. doi: 10.1016/j.stem.2019.05.007.

Abstract

Yoshiki Sasai pioneered the organoid field with his idea of mimicking embryonic development in 3D. We shine a spotlight on his seminal work describing how the innate ability of embryonic stem cells to self-organize into layers and grow in a polarized fashion fosters their appropriate differentiation and response to morphogens.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bioengineering
  • Brain / physiology*
  • Cell Communication
  • Cell Culture Techniques
  • Cell Differentiation
  • Cell Self Renewal
  • Embryonic Stem Cells / cytology
  • Genetic Therapy
  • Humans
  • Organoids / physiology*
  • Precision Medicine
  • Regenerative Medicine