Theranostics. 2025;15(15):7440-7453.
AI-powered 3D pathology protocol enhances enteric nervous system visualization and quantification for clinical diagnostics.
제1저자 윤영현, 정기영 · 교신저자 고성준, 최형진
소속 (10)
- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- Ragon Institute of Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Harvard, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.
- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- Neuroscience Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- Wide River Institute of Immunology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Abstract
Rationale: Accurate diagnosis and understanding of gastrointestinal (GI) diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Hirschsprung's disease remain challenging due to the limitations of traditional two-dimensional (2D) histopathology in capturing the intricate three-dimensional (3D) architecture and dynamic microenvironment of GI tissues. This study explores the potential of integrating 3D imaging techniques with artificial intelligence (AI)-based analysis to improve histological evaluation and diagnostic accuracy. Methods: Using advanced imaging and computational tools, we identified critical structural and functional details of the enteric nervous system and associated tissues that are often missed by 2D approaches. Results: The results showed that 3D imaging coupled with AI significantly improves diagnostic accuracy and provides new insights into disease mechanisms, enabling earlier and more precise detection of pathological changes. In addition, this approach enhances our understanding of the pathophysiology of GI diseases, bridging gaps in both clinical and basic research. Conclusions: These findings underscore the transformative potential of 3D imaging and AI to revolutionize diagnostic workflows and advance our knowledge of GI diseases, ultimately contributing to improved patient outcomes and innovative research methodologies.
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Keywords
Hirschsprung diseaseartificial intelligenceenteric nervous systemtissue clearingulcerative colitis
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그림 출처: PubMed Central 공개 논문 (PMC12315810)
Conflict of interest statement
Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interest exists.
그 밖의 정보
- 출판 형태
- Journal Article
- 저널
- Theranostics · eISSN 1838-7640
- 전자 출판
- 2025-06-20
- MeSH
- Enteric Nervous System* / diagnostic imaging / pathology · Imaging, Three-Dimensional* / methods · Humans · Artificial Intelligence* · Hirschsprung Disease / diagnostic imaging / pathology / diagnosis · Gastrointestinal Diseases* / diagnostic imaging / diagnosis / pathology · Animals · Colitis, Ulcerative / diagnostic imaging / pathology / diagnosis
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