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Organoids are three-dimensional (3D) cellular structures formed through the differentiation and self-organization of pluripotent stem cells or tissue-derived cells, showing considerable potential in the research on disease mechanism, personalized medicine, and developmental biology. However, the development of organoids is limited by the complex composition, batch-to-batch variations, and immunogenicity of basement-membrane matrix in the current culture system, which hinders the clinical translation and applications of organoids. Hydrogels are highly hydrated 3D polymer network materials, with modifiable mechanical and biochemical properties by engineering, representing an ideal alternative to basement-membrane matrix. This article reviews the research progress in engineered hydrogels with defined composition currently used in organoid culture. We introduce the structural characteristics and engineering design considerations of hydrogels, emphasize the latest research progress and specific application cases, and discuss the future development of these engineered hydrogels, provide valuable insights for the further advancement and optimization of engineered hydrogels for organoid.
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