Construction strategies of skin organoids: A review
Skin organoids have evolved into versatile models, including reconstructed epidermis, skin equivalents, and composite organoids with appendages. Despite this progress, a unified framework linking construction approaches with developmental outcomes and experimental value remains needed. This review summarizes key determinants of organoid construction: cell source, assembly methods, extracellular matrix, precise signaling control, and quality assessment. It addresses how these factors shape developmental complexity, reproducibility, and scalability, guiding model selection. Advances in engineering, such as air– liquid interface culture and three-dimensional bioprinting, are highlighted for their potential to improve tissue structure and function. By outlining stage-specific evaluation and practical optimization strategies, this review provides a foundation for standardized protocols and the future development of physiologically relevant skin organoid systems for research and clinical applications.
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