This study reported that rapamycin reduced murine cochlear organoid proliferation depending on concentration, but at a 10-nM dose, it significantly increased hair cell differentiation by enriching SOX2+ progenitors while suppressing cells lacking Sox2 at early proliferation stages.
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February 2022 in “Science Advances” This study found that coactivating LIN28B and follistatin enhances cochlear supporting cells' ability to regenerate hair cells in neonatal mice by reprogramming them into progenitor-like cells.
September 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that overexpressing Rps14 in supporting cells promoted hair cell regeneration in the organ of Corti by facilitating cell proliferation and differentiation.
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July 2025 in “Organoids” This review summarizes the state of organoid technology, highlighting its potential to transform biomedical research and regenerative medicine by providing accurate models for disease study, drug discovery, and potentially developing functional organs for transplantation.
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March 2022 in “Development” This review outlines the role of mechanical forces in the development of sensory organs like eyes and ears, emphasizing insights from recent animal studies and microfabricated organoid systems; it presents no new experimental results.