Ovarian and Uterine Organoid Production and Pharmaceutical Screening
Summary
The USPTO has published a patent application detailing methods for producing ovarian and uterine organoids from stem cells. These organoids are intended for use in screening pharmaceutical interventions for diseases and for applications in hormone replacement therapy and assisted reproduction technologies.
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This document is a published patent application from the USPTO concerning novel methods for creating ovarian and uterine organoids. The application, titled 'Ovarian and uterine organoid production and applications for pharmaceutical screening,' outlines compositions and processes for culturing these organoids from pluripotent stem cells. The primary stated use is for screening safe and effective pharmaceutical interventions for diseases, with specific mention of applications in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and assisted reproduction technology (ART) procedures like in vitro fertilization and oocyte maturation.
While this is a patent application and not a regulatory rule, it signals potential future developments in drug discovery and reproductive medicine. Companies involved in biotechnology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and reproductive health services should be aware of this technological advancement. Compliance officers in these sectors may need to monitor the progression of this patent and related technologies, as they could influence future product development, clinical trial designs, and regulatory pathways for new therapies and diagnostic tools.
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PRODUCTION AND APPLICATIONS OF OVARIAN AND UTERINE ORGANOIDS
Application US20260086080A1 Kind: A1 Mar 26, 2026
Inventors
Christian KRAMME, Dina RADENKOVIC
Abstract
Featured are compositions, methods, and apparatuses for biosynthetic organs, or organoids, that replicate tissues of the human female reproductive system (e.g., ovarian or uterine tissues). In particular, the disclosure features methods of culturing or 2024/054644 producing organoids or uteroids from pluripotent stem or progenitor cells and using the resulting organoids or uteroids to screen for safe and effective pharmaceutical interventions for diseases of interest. Such methods and compositions are particularly useful for the treatment of patients undergoing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and/or assisted reproduction technology (ART) procedures, such as in vitro fertilization and in vitro oocyte maturation. WO
CPC Classifications
G01N 33/5044 C12N 5/0682 C12N 2506/45 G01N 2800/364
Filing Date
2023-09-08
Application No.
19109690
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