journal article·2026-06-01Open access

A microfluidic-engineered vascularized endometrium micro-organoid platform for functional repair of intrauterine adhesion

Weijia Gu, Yongdong Dai, Fanxuan Zhao, Fangying Sun, Biya Zeng, Xiang Lin, Yi Zhang, Xinyu Wang, Na Liu, Feng Zhou, Jianhua Yang, Xiaomei Tong, Songying Zhang

Biofabrication· Volume 18· Issue 2

Abstract

Abstract Intrauterine adhesion (IUA) is a prevalent gynecological disorder characterized by endometrial fibrosis and compromised regeneration, with a lack of effective clinical treatments. Here, we present a microfluidic biofabrication strategy to engineer vascularized endometrial micro-organoids that recapitulate the cellular complexity and function of native tissue. By co-encapsulating human endometrial stromal cells, epithelial organoids, and endothelial cells (HUVECs) in biocompatible hydrogel microspheres, we created 3D constructs supporting hormone responsiveness, decidualization, and pathological remodeling upon transforming growth factor- β stimulation. Transcriptomic profiling and single-cell sequencing revealed that the presence of endothelial cells alleviated hypoxia-induced inflammation and promoted epithelial homeostasis. In vivo transplantation into a murine IUA model led to improved engraftment, endometrial regeneration, and fertility recovery. This vascularized organoid system offers a scalable and translational platform for endometrial repair and disease modeling, highlighting the promise of biofabrication in reproductive regenerative medicine.
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OpenAlex topics: Gynecological conditions and treatments · Reproductive System and Pregnancy · Angiogenesis and VEGF in Cancer

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