Growing lung organoids in biomaterial scaffold

Respiratory diseases account for nearly 1 in 5 deaths worldwide. To help patients, researchers at the University of Michigan have successfully developed a biomaterial scaffold that helps lung tissues mature and develop into structures. Read more at bme.umich.edu/...
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The scaffold is made up of PLG and shaped like a small cylinder; it provides a stiff structure to support growth of mini lungs after transplantation while allowing the tissue to grow blood vessels. Stem cells are injected into the scaffold and transplanted into mice, then matured for eight weeks.
This research is led by Lonnie Shea, the William and Valerie Hall Department Chair and a professor of Biomedical Engineering at Michigan Engineering.
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Would this be available for mesothelioma patients?

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Not entirely sure but i would assume that these lung organoids have many types of lung cells including the lining. They differentiate/self assemble on their own with help of signals.