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Interleukin-2 induces the in vitro maturation of human pluripotent stem cell-derived intestinal organoids.

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Peer-reviewed

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Article

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Authors

Jung, Kwang Bo 
Lee, Hana 
Son, Ye Seul 
Lee, Mi-Ok 
Kim, Young-Dae 

Abstract

Human pluripotent stem cell (hPSC)-derived intestinal organoids (hIOs) form 3D structures organized into crypt and villus domains, making them an excellent in vitro model system for studying human intestinal development and disease. However, hPSC-derived hIOs still require in vivo maturation to fully recapitulate adult intestine, with the mechanism of maturation remaining elusive. Here, we show that the co-culture with human T lymphocytes induce the in vitro maturation of hIOs, and identify STAT3-activating interleukin-2 (IL-2) as the major factor inducing maturation. hIOs exposed to IL-2 closely mimic the adult intestinal epithelium and have comparable expression levels of mature intestinal markers, as well as increased intestine-specific functional activities. Even after in vivo engraftment, in vitro-matured hIOs retain their maturation status. The results of our study demonstrate that STAT3 signaling can induce the maturation of hIOs in vitro, thereby circumventing the need for animal models and in vivo maturation.

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Keywords

Biomarkers, Cell Differentiation, Coculture Techniques, Humans, Interleukin-2, Intestines, Organoids, Pluripotent Stem Cells, STAT3 Transcription Factor, Signal Transduction, T-Lymphocytes

Journal Title

Nat Commun

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Journal ISSN

2041-1723
2041-1723

Volume Title

9

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC