Two- and Three-Dimensional Culture Systems: Respiratory In Vitro Tissue Models for Chemical Screening and Risk-Based Decision Making

Wallace, J; Mcelroy, MC; Klausner, M; Corley, R; Ayehunie, S

HERO ID

12373115

Reference Type

Journal Article

Subtype

Review

Year

2025

Language

English

PMID

39861174

HERO ID 12373115
Material Type Review
In Press No
Year 2025
Title Two- and Three-Dimensional Culture Systems: Respiratory In Vitro Tissue Models for Chemical Screening and Risk-Based Decision Making
Authors Wallace, J; Mcelroy, MC; Klausner, M; Corley, R; Ayehunie, S
Journal Pharmaceuticals
Volume 18
Issue 1
Abstract Risk of lung damage from inhaled chemicals or substances has long been assessed using animal models. However, New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) that replace, reduce, and/or refine the use of animals in safety testing such as 2D and 3D cultures are increasingly being used to understand human-relevant toxicity responses and for the assessment of hazard identification. Here we review 2D and 3D lung models in terms of their application for inhalation toxicity assessment. We highlight a key case study for the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), in which a 3D model was used to assess human toxicity and replace the requirement for a 90-day inhalation toxicity study in rats. Finally, we consider the regulatory guidelines for the application of NAMs and potential use of different lung models for aerosol toxicity studies depending on the regulatory requirement/context of use.
Doi 10.3390/ph18010113
Pmid 39861174
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