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Ethical-legal aspects of organoids and their use in research. Manage risks and legal constraints for the development of ethical research

Authors :
Sara Landini
Lucilla Gatt
Albina Candian
Simona Viciani
Emilia Giusti
Caterina Mugelli
Valentina Lunesu
Federica Gattillo
Elisabetta Cerbai
Source :
European Journal of Privacy Law & Technologies, Iss 1, Pp 34-44 (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
Suor Orsola Benincasa Università Editrice, 2023.

Abstract

Organoids, briefly and simply stated, are miniature replicas of human organs and tissues: they derive from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) or from adult cells and tissues, including tumors. They represent an important tool for personalized medicine and drug testing in general. At the moment the legal framework is incomplete and the focus is rather on ethical issues and the protection of privacy. The essay focuses on the legal framework looking for qualifying answers that can combine research development and protection of the person. Gli organoidi, detto in sintesi e semplicità, sono repliche in miniatura di organi e tessuti umani: derivano da cellule staminali pluripotenti indotte (iPSC) o da cellule e tessuti adulti, anche di tipo tumorale. Rappresentano un importante strumento per la medicina personalizzata e per la sperimentazione dei farmaci in generale. Al momento il quadro giuridico è lacunoso e l’attenzione è piuttosto sui temi etici e tutela della privacy. Il saggio si concentra sul framework giuridico cercando risposte qualificatorie che possano coniugare sviluppo della ricerca e tutela la persona.

Details

Language :
English, Spanish; Castilian, French, Italian
ISSN :
27048012
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
European Journal of Privacy Law & Technologies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.769d28aaf1ff4fd8bb46745fc65677dc
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.57230/EJPLT231SLLGACSVEGCMVLFGEC