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Prospects and challenges of ovarian cancer organoids in chemotherapy research (Review)

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Ovarian cancer (OC), a prevalent and severe malignancy of the female reproductive system, often presents with mild early symptoms and is therefore diagnosed at advanced stages, leading to a poor prognosis. Current chemotherapeutic treatment relies on platinum‑based combinational therapy and there have been no recent breakthroughs in the development of new drugs. Advances in organoid technology offer a novel approach to study OC by simulating tumors and their microenvironment, enhancing drug screening effectiveness and accuracy, and providing a foundation for personalized therapy. In recent years, researchers have made notable advancements, successfully developing a diverse array of OC organoid models, with biobanks serving a pivotal role in enhancing their success rates and overall efficiency. The present review summarizes the advantages of organoids over other models, such as two‑dimensional cell models, three‑dimensional spheres and patient‑derived xenograft models, as well as the application of organoids. In particular, the current review emphasizes the application of organoids in chemotherapeutic drug screening, testing and personalized treatment. The limitations and prospects of organoid technology are also discussed. The present study aimed to reveal the unique advantages of OC organoids in chemotherapeutic applications, so as to provide insights into screening and testing new drugs for OC. 
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Zhang W, Ding Y, He H, Chen K, Zeng Q, Cao X, Xiang Y and Zeng H: Prospects and challenges of ovarian cancer organoids in chemotherapy research (Review). Oncol Lett 29: 198, 2025.
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Zhang, W., Ding, Y., He, H., Chen, K., Zeng, Q., Cao, X. ... Zeng, H. (2025). Prospects and challenges of ovarian cancer organoids in chemotherapy research (Review). Oncology Letters, 29, 198. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2025.14944
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Zhang, W., Ding, Y., He, H., Chen, K., Zeng, Q., Cao, X., Xiang, Y., Zeng, H."Prospects and challenges of ovarian cancer organoids in chemotherapy research (Review)". Oncology Letters 29.4 (2025): 198.
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Zhang, W., Ding, Y., He, H., Chen, K., Zeng, Q., Cao, X., Xiang, Y., Zeng, H."Prospects and challenges of ovarian cancer organoids in chemotherapy research (Review)". Oncology Letters 29, no. 4 (2025): 198. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2025.14944
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Zhang W, Ding Y, He H, Chen K, Zeng Q, Cao X, Xiang Y and Zeng H: Prospects and challenges of ovarian cancer organoids in chemotherapy research (Review). Oncol Lett 29: 198, 2025.
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Zhang, W., Ding, Y., He, H., Chen, K., Zeng, Q., Cao, X. ... Zeng, H. (2025). Prospects and challenges of ovarian cancer organoids in chemotherapy research (Review). Oncology Letters, 29, 198. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2025.14944
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Zhang, W., Ding, Y., He, H., Chen, K., Zeng, Q., Cao, X., Xiang, Y., Zeng, H."Prospects and challenges of ovarian cancer organoids in chemotherapy research (Review)". Oncology Letters 29.4 (2025): 198.
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Zhang, W., Ding, Y., He, H., Chen, K., Zeng, Q., Cao, X., Xiang, Y., Zeng, H."Prospects and challenges of ovarian cancer organoids in chemotherapy research (Review)". Oncology Letters 29, no. 4 (2025): 198. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2025.14944
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