REVIEW article

Front. Pharmacol., 04 July 2023

Sec. Translational Pharmacology

Volume 14 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2023.1193213

Overview of research progress and application of experimental models of colorectal cancer

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    Li Liu 1,2,3

  • QY

    Qiuying Yan 2,3

  • ZC

    Zihan Chen 1

  • XW

    Xiaoman Wei 2

  • LL

    Lin Li 1

  • DT

    Dongxin Tang 4

  • JT

    Jiani Tan 2,3

  • CX

    Changliang Xu 2,3

  • CY

    Chengtao Yu 2,3

  • YL

    Yueyang Lai 2,3

  • MF

    Minmin Fan 2,3

  • LT

    Lihuiping Tao 2,3

  • WS

    Weixing Shen 2,3

  • LL

    Liu Li 2,3

  • MW

    Mianhua Wu 2

  • HC

    Haibo Cheng 2,3*

  • DS

    Dongdong Sun 1,2,3*

  • 1. School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China

  • 2. Collaborative Innovation Center of Jiangsu Province of Cancer Prevention and Treatment of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China

  • 3. Research Center for Pathogenesis Theory of Cancerous Toxin and Application, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China

  • 4. The First Clinical Medical College, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, China

Abstract

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common malignancy in terms of global tumor incidence, and the rates of morbidity and mortality due to CRC are rising. Experimental models of CRC play a vital role in CRC research. Clinical studies aimed at investigating the evolution and mechanism underlying the formation of CRC are based on cellular and animal models with broad applications. The present review classifies the different experimental models used in CRC research, and describes the characteristics and limitations of these models by comparing the research models with the clinical symptoms. The review also discusses the future prospects of developing new experimental models of CRC.

1 Introduction

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the most common malignancy worldwide, in terms of both morbidity and mortality (Sung et al., 2021). The understanding of the origin of CRC has increased dramatically over the past few decades. However, despite breakthroughs in diagnosis and treatment, CRC continues to be a major health concern worldwide. The morbidity and mortality due to CRC are on the rise owing to the overall low screening rates and changes in lifestyle, including poor diets, irregular lifestyles, smoking, and other factors (Minami et al., 2022). Strategies for the early screening and intervention of precancerous CRC lesions in developed countries have reduced the rates of incidence and mortality due to CRC (Zorzi and Urso, 2022). Similar to studies on other illnesses, research studies on CRC critically depend on experimental models with reliable and distinct characteristics. Although CRC tumors have heterogeneous characteristics, experimental models of CRC are established in such a manner that they represent the characteristics of CRC tumors. Selection of the appropriate model that reflects the tumor system is a crucial challenge in cancer screening. Therefore, experimental models of CRC have been extensively studied for determining the optimum model for studying the invasion, progression, and early detection of CRC. This review discusses the significance of CRC models as a platform for screening drugs and developing novel therapeutic approaches for CRC. The application of cellular and animal models of CRC were also summarized and discussed to aid further preclinical studies on CRC.

2 Cellular models based on intestinal cells and CRC cells

In vitro models of CRC established using intestinal cells and CRC cells are frequently employed for obtaining rapidly growing cellular models of CRC and for facilitating experimental control. In vitro models of CRC can simultaneously generate several populations of homogeneous cells. Specific cellular targets of macroscopic systems can be conveniently studied using these models by analyzing the experimental results (Saeidnia et al., 2015).

The first mammalian cell line was established in 1943, which served as a prelude to in vitro cell culture. The CoLo 205 CRC cell line was established in 1957, which promoted in vitro studies on CRC. Figure 1 depicts the history of development of in vitro models of CRC (Sanford et al., 1948; Ricci et al., 2007; Sharma et al., 2010; Jedrzejczak, 2017).

FIGURE 1

2.1 Two-dimensional (2D) cellular models of CRC

CRC cell lines are in vitro tumor models with different origins and types, and serve as fundamental tools for investigating the biomarkers of drug sensitivity, resistance, and toxicity. CRC cell lines are established by isolating CRC cells from patients or animals with CRC followed by culture on artificial media. The appropriate cell lines are selected based on the type of cancer or gene expression levels, according to the aims of the study. SW620, Caco-2, RKO, SW480, HT8, HT29, HT116, LoVo, and LS174 T cell lines are currently widely used in basic research studies on CRC (; Vécsey et al., 2002; Lind et al., 2004; ; ; Gemei et al., 2013; Mouradov et al., 2014; Maletzki et al., 2015; ; ; Mooi et al., 2018; Kim et al., 2020; ).

Although the characteristics of CRC cell lines are highly consistent with those of human cancer models, they have certain limitations. CRC cell lines facilitate the investigation of the molecular and phenotypic characteristics of CRC. However, as only one side of the cells is in contact with the medium during culture, the majority of cells gradually flatten, undergo abnormal division, and lose their differentiation phenotype following isolation from tissues and plate culture. Additionally, CRC cells continue to proliferate in vitro, which may cause the cell lines to lose the characteristics of the original tumor. Another limitation of CRC cell lines is the scarcity of matrix ingredients in the tumor microenvironment (TME), including the cells and acellular components constituting the structural complexity of the in vivo environment. Altogether, these indicate that CRC cell lines fail to accurately mimic the in vivo growth characteristics of tumor cells.

2.2 Three-dimensional (3D) cellular models of CRC

Owing to the limitations of 2D cellular models of CRC, researchers are committed towards exploiting novel and physiologically representative models of CRC. In vitro 3D culture models, including spheroids and organoids, are therefore used for overcoming the limitations of 2D cellular models. Spheroids comprise a mixture of single-cell or multicellular systems, while organoids are generally formed of specific stem cells or ancestral cells from organs (Kimlin et al., 2013; ). Spheroids and organoids are superior at mimicking tumor cell heterogeneity and the complex interactions among different cells (Thoma et al., 2014).

2.2.1 Spheroids

Spheroids are one of the most commonly used models in CRC research. They are constructed by suspending cancer cell lines or isolated tumor tissues from patients in CRC. They have a convenient mode of production and application, and are particularly effective for studying micrometastases or avascular tumors. Spheroid models can be categorized into four types according to the origin and morphology of the cancer cells from which they are derived. These categories include multicellular tumor spheroids (MCTS), tumorospheres, tissue-derived tumor spheres (TDTS), and organotypic multicellular spheroids (OMS; Figure 2) (Weiswald et al., 2015).

FIGURE 2

MCTS models, first constructed by Bauleth-Ramos, consist of colonic epithelia, human intestinal fiber cells, and human mononuclear cells, and are inoculated into hydrogel microwells to form the spheroid model (Inch et al., 1970; Bauleth-Ramos, T et al., 2020). MCTS models are similar to solid tumors in terms of the growth kinetics, metabolic rate, and resistance to chemotherapy and radiotherapy in vivo (Ivascu and Kubbies, 2006), and have been employed for screening and evaluating the efficacy of drugs. However, the variability of MCTS models makes it difficult to obtain repeatable and stable experimental data, which affects the use of these models in tumor research.

The tumorosphere model of CRC stem cells (CSCs) was used in the early 2000s for evaluating the differentiation capacity of tumors. However, because there are no morphological phenotypes associated with the phenotypic instability of CSCs, the tumorosphere model is unable to faithfully simulate the in vivo 3D framework and physiological condition of tumors (Valent et al., 2012).

The TDTS models consist of cancer and stromal cells, and are commonly used in studies on CRC. TDTS models of CRC tumors have a unique histological feature similar to the poorly differentiated globules produced by permanent cancer cell lines, and can fully simulate the characteristics of in vitro 3D cell culture models of CRC (Santini and Rainaldi, 1999; Weiswald et al., 2009).

OMS models are enriched in stem cells which can represent the complexity of parental tumor cells similar to in vivo tissues by forming an extracellular layer of epithelioid cells and an intracellular layer of mesenchymal cells, and thus maintaining the multicellular nature of CRC (Rajcevic et al., 2014). However, the difficulty of producing homogeneous spheres in a reproducible manner combined with the insufficiency of stable experimental data can prove to be a challenge during the application of the OMS model in CRC research and drug development.

2.2.2 Organoids

Spheroids are a simple experimental model that only partly represent the in vivo characteristics of tumor tissues. However, organoids are relatively complex three-dimensional (3D) culture models that are frequently used in CRC research. Organoids are self-organizing organotypic cultures that are produced from various stem cells, including tissue specific adult stem cells (ASCs), embryonic stem cells (ESCs), or induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) (Fujii et al., 2018; Fujii and Sato, 2021). The stem cells are grown in matrigel 3D culture conditions to mimic the in vivo growth environment, and to produce stable, near-physiological epithelial structures (Figure 3) (Lancaster and knoblich, 2014; Huch and Koo, 2015).

FIGURE 3

The first intestinal epithelial 3D organoids were constructed by growing leucine-rich repeat-containing G-protein-coupled receptor 5 (LGR5+) intestinal stem cells in a medium containing stem cell niche restatement factors and tissue-specific growth factors (Sato et al., 2011). An increasing number of studies have described the formation of patient-derived organoids (PDOs) by culturing minced human CRC tumors in human intestinal stem cell medium (HISC), and the phenotype and genotype of the PDOs have been reported to be highly similar to those of the original tumor (Van et al., 2015; Vlachogiannis et al., 2018).

Organoids are typically used for investigating the mechanism underlying the development of CRC, screening anti-CRC drugs, and determining the efficacy and mechanism of action of drugs. However, there are various limitations to the application of organoids in studies on CRC, which are described hereafter. First, the current methods for organoid culture lack the technological means for maintaining the blood vessels, immune system, and peripheral nervous system of tumor cells, and organoids lacking these characteristics cannot be used in CRC research (). Second, as PDO models lack the cellular and acellular components of the TME of the original tumor, they cannot equivalently represent the in vivo environment of the tumor (Li X. et al., 2020). Third, there are no specific media for culturing organoids to date. Furthermore, it is unclear whether organoids can represent the overall heterogeneity of the tumor and all cell types in the tumor. Organoids can be applied to relevant studies by optimizing the culture conditions for maintaining the expression of genes related to microsatellite instability, B-Raf proto-oncogene, serine/threonine kinase (BRAF) mutations, poor differentiation, or mucinous phenotypes related to CRC. The application of organoids to CRC research can be improved by employing the co-culture model of organoids in which immune cells and mesenchymal cells are co-cultured for simulating the in vivo TME.

2.3 Application of cellular models of CRC

The establishment of models using the corresponding tumor cells is crucial for investigating the mechanism underlying the development of CRC and discovery of anti-CRC drugs (Senga and Grose, 2021). The applications of different cellular models of CRC according to the different molecular mechanisms underlying tumor formation, including epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT), apoptosis, invasion, metastasis, chromosome instability (CIN), and immune escape, are summarized in Table 1 and Figure 4.

TABLE 1

Mechanism being investigatedResearch modelCell linesReferences
ApoptosisInduction of apoptosis via the overexpression of neurofibromin (NF2), heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein L (HNRNPL), and other genesHCT116 and SW620Wu et al. (2020)
HIEC, Caco2, HCT116, LoVo, and SW480Zhao et al. (2021)
Induction of apoptosis via the knockdown of ribosomal protein lateral stalk subunit P0 pseudogene 2 (RPLP0P2), Cadherin 17 (CDH17), and other genesHCT116, HT29, SW480, and RKOYuan et al. (2021)
KM12SM, KM12C, Colo320, HT29, RKO, and SW480Tian et al. (2018)
Inhibition of apoptosis via the knockdown of receptor interacting protein kinase 3 (RIP3)SW480, HCT-116, RIP3+/+−MEF, and RIP3−/−MEFHan et al. (2018)
Inhibition of glycolysis and promotion of apoptosis via the knockdown of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α)FHC, CCD841 CoN, HT29, SW480, LoVo, HCT116, and SW620Liu et al. (2019)
Cu nanoparticles (CuNPs)-induced apoptosis of CRC cellsSW480Ghasemi et al. (2020)
AutophagyInhibition of autophagy with chloroquineHCT116 and SW480Ma et al. (2020)
Rapamycin-induced model of autophagyKM12SM, KM12C, Colo320, HT29, RKO, and SW480Tian et al. (2018)
AngiogenesisInhibition of angiogenesis via the knockdown of cellular-myelocytomatosis viral oncogene (c-Myc), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and other genesHCT116Yin et al. (2010)
Co-culture of patient-derived cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) and HUVECsPatient-derived CAFsUnterleuthner et al. (2020)
Invasion and metastasisPromotion of invasion and metastasis via the overexpression of zinc-finger protein 326 (ZNF326), metastasis associated 1 family member 3 (MTA3), and other genesSW480, SW620, CL187, and RKOYang et al. (2021)
LoVo and HCT15Jiao et al. (2017)
Inhibition of invasion and metastasis via the overexpression of t-box transcription factor 5 (TBX5)HT29, SW620, SW480, LoVo, and HCT116
Inhibition of invasive metastasis via the knockdown of sphingosine phosphate lyase 1 (SGPL1), forkhead Box O6 (FOXO6), and other genesDLD-1, Caco-2, and CCD 841 CoN
HCT116-CSCZou et al. (2022)
NCM460, Caco2, HT29, HCT116, and SW480Li et al. (2019)
Co-culture of EMT-CRC cells and HUVECsNCM460, LoVo, HCT-116, DLD-1, SW620, and SW480
Metabolic reprogrammingReprogramming of energy metabolism via the overexpression of mitochondrial citrate carrier solute carrier family 25 member 1 (SLC25A1), human kallikrein 2 (HK2), and other genesNCM460, SW480, HCT116, SW620, LoVo, LS174T, and HT29Yang et al. (2021a)
Inhibition of metabolic reprogramming via HIF-1α knockoutHCT8, HCT15, HCT116, LoVo, SW480, SW1116, HT29, Caco-2, DLD-1, and T84
Immune escapePromotion of immune escape via lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced macrophage infiltrationHCT-8, HCT-116, SW620, SW480, DLD-1, CaCo-2, CT26, and HT-29Liu et al. (2020a)
Induction of immune escape via the overexpression of antigen-presenting-cell, B7 homolog x (B7x), and other genesHCA-7, HT-29, 293T, and TALL-104
LoVo, Colo-205, SW480, SW620, HCT-116, CT-26, and MC-38Li et al. (2020c)
InflammationLPS-induced model of inflammationHCT116 and SW480Zhu et al. (2019)
Schafer and Werner (2008)
Colon 26
Schottelius and Baldwin (1999)
Induction of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-kB), and other pro-inflammatory factorsCaco-2, HT29, SW480, SW48, and DLD1Li et al. (2012)
VoloTai et al. (2012)
EMTSuppression of EMT via the knockdown of Pleckstrin homology-like domain family A member 2 (PHLDA2), SRY-Box transcription Factor 2 (SOX2), and other genesHCT116 and SW480Ma et al. (2020)
SW480 and SW620Zhu et al. (2021)
HCT116 and LoVoQi et al. (2021)
HCT116 and DLD-1Ju et al. (2020)
HCT116, SW480, HT29, and SW620Hua et al. (2020)
Induction of EMT via interleukin-6 (IL-6), TNF-α, and other inflammatory factorsSW480, SW620, and Caco-2Rokavec et al. (2014)
HCT116 and Caco-2Wang et al. (2013)
Induction of EMT via the overexpression of cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes 1 (CAPS1), nuclear factor of activated T-cells (NFATc1), and other genesFHC, HT29, SW480, SW620, and DLD1Zhao et al. (2019)
SW620, LoVo, Caco-2, SW480, HT29, HCT116, and DLD-1Shen et al. (2021)
HCT116Li et al. (2021)
Induction of EMT by X-ray irradiationSW480Lin et al. (2017)
Genomic instability/mutation (CIN)CRC PDOs
Induction of CIN by DNA damage caused by the overexpression of iroquois homeobox gene 5 (IRX5), integrin-linked kinase (ILK), and other genesSW480 and DLD-1Sun et al. (2020)
HCT116
Senescent cellsInduction of cellular senescence via the overexpression of lamin B1 (LMNB1), tribbles homolog 2 (TRIB2), and other genesSW480, HT29, and IEC-6Liu et al. (2013)
HEK 293 T, SW48, and LoVoHou et al. (2018)
Drug-induced senescence of CRC cells using oxaliplatin, adriamycin, aspirin, and other drugsSW620 and HCT116Jung et al. (2015)
SW837, HCT116, and SW48Tato-Costa et al. (2016)
PROb and CT26Seignez et al. (2014)
HCT116Vétillard et al. (2015)
HCT116 and SW480Zhang et al. (2011)
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Applications of cellular models of CRC.

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3 CRC animal models based on experimental animals

The occurrence of diseases such as cancer that occur spontaneously in animals is largely attributed to genetic diversity and immune functions. Therefore, studying the methods for generating animal models of CRC can aid in elucidating the mechanisms underlying the development of cancer (Marian, 2004). Animal models can compensate for the limitations of cellular models that are incapable of simulating the mechanism underlying the development of CRC. Rat and murine models are the most frequently used animal models of CRC, and other animal models of CRC, including fruit fly, zebrafish, and pigs, are also commonly used as sentinels and preclinical models in CRC research.

3.1 Rodent models

Rodent models are conducive tools for conducting cancer research, and are extensively used for elucidating the etiopathogenesis and molecular mechanisms underlying the development of CRC. Previous studies have demonstrated that the protein-coding genes of mice and humans share high homogeneity (Mouse Genome Sequencing Consortium, 2002). Additionally, the use of murine models is advantageous owing to the fact that mice have a short intergenerational interval, high reproducibility, and similar genetic background and formula as humans, compared to other animal models. Murine models of CRC can therefore be used as effective tools for studying the mechanism underlying the pathogenesis of CRC and determining novel strategies for the prevention and treatment of CRC ().

Transgenic mice models can serve as effective tools for preclinical evaluation and screening during the optimization and development of anticancer drugs. Mutations in APC (adenomatous polyposis coli) are commonly inherited in adenoma-carcinoma transitions observed during the development of CRC (Van et al., 2000). Additionally, the absence of mutations in DNA mismatch repair (MMR) genes increases deletion mutations in APC, which accelerates the formation of adenomas (Huang et al., 2004). It has been reported that mutations in tumor protein 53 (p53), Kirsten rats arcomaviral oncogene homolog (KRAS), phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit alpha (PIK3CA), F-box and WD repeat domain containing 7 (FBXW7), SMAD family member 4 (SMAD4), transcription factor 7-like 2 (TCF7L2), NRAS proto-oncogene (NRAS), AT-rich interaction domain 1 A (ARID1A), SRY-box transcription factor 9 (SOX9), and APC membrane recruitment protein 1 (FAM123B) can also increase the risk of CRC (). Transgenic murine models are extensively used for studying the occurrence and elimination of tumors, underlying molecular pathways, and genomic regulation via gain-of-function or loss-of-function mutations in oncogenes and cancer suppressor genes.

CRC is caused by various risk factors, including poor dietary habits, environment, exposure to carcinogenic chemicals, and other factors (Hecht, 2003; Mehta et al., 2017). Animal models of CRC generated by treatment with chemicals serve as effective models in studies aimed at determining novel therapeutic approaches and investigating the diagnosis, prognosis, and identification of predictive markers. The differences among the methods and duration of treatment for inducing CRC with different chemical agents are depicted in Figure 5.

FIGURE 5

The use of chemical agents for generating models of CRC requires a long duration and these models have longer experimental cycles. Mofikawa et al. established the first orthotopic transplantation model of CRC in 1986 by transplanting human CRC cells under the cecal wall of nude mice. This shortened the period of study using animal models of CRC, and initiated the establishment of tumor transplantation models. Table 2 summarizes the different murine models of CRC, and describes their scope of application and limitations in tumor research.

TABLE 2

ModelStrategy for model generationPathological mechanismDetailed methodologyRange of applicationLimitationsReferences
Spontaneous animal model of CRCMutant animal models of CRCProliferationMutation in APCFAP model for studying hereditary CRCSurvival time < 4 months, tumor formation in small intestine, difficulty in metastasisMoser et al. (1990)
Shoemaker et al. (1997)
Shoemaker et al. (1998)
Mutation in APC/CreInduction of colorectal adenomaDifficulty in metastasisRobanus-Maandag et al. (2010)
Mutations in Mlh1, Msh2, Msh3, Msh6, and Pms2Hereditary nonpolyposis CRC (HNPCC)Multi-tissue tumors, difficulty in metastasisLynch et al. (1997)
Papadopoulos and Lindblom (1997)
Manceau et al. (2011)
Mutation in SMAD4Familial juvenile polyposis model, acceleration of tumor developmentDifficulty in metastasisTakaku et al. (1998)
Lu et al. (1998)
Mutation in KRASInduction of colonic hyperplasia and generation of aberrant crypt foci (ACF) carcinogenesis modelCRC cannot be induced by mutations in single genes, but is induced in combination with other gene mutations that induce carcinogenesis and enhance the incidence of CRC.
Jen et al. (1994)
Janssen et al. (2002)
Janssen et al. (2006)
Mutation in PIK3CAInduction of colon adenomaSingle mutations generally do not induce CRC.Juric et al. (2018)
Invasion and metastasisMutation in FBXW7Model of highly invasive colorectal cancerSingle mutations generally do not induce CRC.Mao et al. (2004)
Mutation in p53Induction of distal intestinal tumorSingle mutations generally do not induce CRC.Nakayama et al. (2017)
Kadosh et al. (2020)
  Diet- and chemical-induced models of CRCDiet-induced models of CRCInflammationHigh-fat diet (HFD)/western diet (NMD)Colorectal barrier dysfunction and inflammation, invasive adenocarcinomaRequires a long duration and has a low carcinogenic efficiencyItano et al. (2012)
Yu et al. (2022)
Chemical-induced models of CRC2,4,6-Trinitro-benzenesulfonic acid (TNBS)Induction of colitis-driven CRCCannot be used alone, necessary to break the intestinal mucosal screen before use, mortality rate of modeling is highScheiffele and Fuss (2002)
Anaerobic oxidation of methane (AOM) + dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)Tumors driven by colitis, induced distal CRCThe modeling rate is low and molding time is uncertainNeufert et al. (2007)
Liang et al. (2017)
Sun et al. (2022)
ProliferationAOMACF and CRC epithelial tumor modelThe period of modeling is long and time-consuming, cannot be used for studying CRC metastases
Izzo et al. (2008)
Orlando et al. (2008)
1,2 Dimethyl hydrazine (DMH)Human sporadic CRC research model, tumorigenicity specificityRequires a long time and has a low carcinogenic efficiencyMa et al. (1996)
Kissow et al. (2012)
Parahydrogen-induced polarization (PhIP)ACF-induced rat modelLow incidence, long study cycleIto et al. (1991)
Tanaka et al. (2005)
3,2′-Dimethyl-4-Aminobiphenyl (DMAB)Induced colon and small intestinal carcinogenesisRequires multiple administration, low specificityReddy and Mori (1981)
Reddy (1998)
CINN-ethyl-N-nitrosourea (ENU)/N- methyl -N-nitrosourea (MNU)/N-methyl-N-nitrosoguanidine (MNNG)Induced distal CRC modelInduced mutations are random and drug volume quantification is difficultHuang et al. (2020)
  Animal model of transplanted CRCAnimal model of orthotopic tumor transplantationInvasion and metastasisCecal transplantationInduction of primary CRC that can metastasize to local lymphatic vessels, lungs, and liverRisk of laparotomy is high in this model. CRC originates from the mucosa, and whether tumor metastasis results from the overflow of intraperitoneal cells cannot be excludedTalmadge et al. (2007)
Martin et al. (2013)
Lee et al. (2014)
O'Rourke et al. (2017)
Animal model of ectopic tumor transplantationSpleen plantingStudy of advanced CRCThe operation is complex and requires highly advanced technical skillsKasuya et al. (2005)
Yang et al. (2021c)
Tail vein injectionLung metastasis model of CRCDiffers from human CRC metastasis, multiple metastases are prone to occurWang et al. (2020)
Liver implantationLiver metastasis model of CRCOnly the late metastatic process of CRC is simulated; tumor forms only at the site of implantationPanis and Nordlinger (1991)
Kopetz et al. (2009)
Roque et al. (2019)
Intraperitoneal injection of CRC cell for inducing metastasisPeritoneal metastasis model of CRCUnsuitable for studying early metastasis of lymph nodes in CRC.Li et al. (2016)
ProliferationHypodermic implantationReal-time monitoring of CRC growthCannot simulate the in situ growth of CRC, not easy to study tumor invasion and metastasisRygaard and poulsen (1969)
Lehmann et al. (2017)

Murine models of CRC.

3.2 Other animal models of CRC

In addition to rodents, invertebrates such as fruit fly can be used for personalized diagnosis and developing potential therapeutic strategies for CRC. Vertebrates such as zebrafish, dogs, cats, pigs, and non-human primates are also used in studies on CRC. The advantages and disadvantages of the different animal models used in CRC research are summarized in Table 3.

TABLE 3

ClassificationAnimalAdvantagesDisadvantagesReferences
InvertebrateDrosophila melanogaster (fruit fly)The model can represent the composition of mammalian intestinal cells, aids in avoiding cancer heterogeneityThe model has no acquired immune function and has a short life cycle. It is impossible to simulate the complexity of tumor developmentMartorell et al., 2014
VertebrateDanio rerio (zebrafish)Histopathological features of intestinal tumors are similar to those of human tumors. High transparency of seedlings, small size, short developmental cycle, in vitro fertilization, and large number of eggs. Requires small experimental dosage and is less time-consumingThe culture temperature is inconsistent with the growth temperature of tumor cells. Long-term tumor transplantation experiments cannot be performed
Trede et al. (2004)
Haldi et al. (2006)
Paquette et al. (2013)
Canis lupus familiaris (Dog)The model has a similar physiological structure to humans, and the mechanism of pathogenesis is similar to sporadic CRC in humans. Gentle character, good experimental coordination, and repeatabilityLong duration of modeling, observational inconveniences, not suitable for acute experimentsKamano et al. (1981)
Kamano et al. (1983)
Youmans et al. (2012)
Felis catus (Domestic cat)The histological subtype of the model is similar to that of advanced CRC in humans. Model can be used for studying the germination of intestinal tumor in CRC.Low incidence, tumors mostly occur in the small intestineUneyama et al. (2021)
Groll et al. (2021)
Sus scrofa (Pig)The anatomical structure of the small intestine is similar to that of humans. Model has a moderate size and long life. The progression and accumulation of mutations in CRC can be monitored by colonoscopy screeningThe model cannot be used to study acute CRC as the process of cancer formation is slowLlanos et al. (2006)
Sangild et al. (2006)
Flisikowska et al. (2017)
Gonzalez et al. (2019)
Ovis aries (Sheep)Cellular differentiation in the model is similar to that of colon adenocarcinoma in humans. Model can be used to study advanced CRC.Adenocarcinoma develops in the small intestineMunday et al. (2006)
Macaca mulatta (Rhesus monkey)Shares high genomic homology with humans; anatomical and physiological similarities. Shares same clinicopathological features as human Lynch syndromeResearch cycle or modeling time-consuming
Ozirmak et al. (2022)

Other animal models of CRC.

3.3 Application of animal models of CRC

The carcinogenesis of CRC is affected by several contributing factors. The selection of the animal model of CRC depends on the purpose of the study, as summarized in Table 4.

TABLE 4

Purpose of studyResearch methods/modelsReferences
Studying apoptosis in CRCInvestigation of apoptosis in CRC with CRC xenograft modelsHan et al. (2018)
Li et al. (2020a)
Investigation of angiogenesis in CRCStudying the effect of AOM/DSS-induced expression of severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) gene on angiogenesis in CRC
DMH/DSS-induced expression of CRC angiogenesis factor in rat modelLiu et al. (2015a)
Induction of tumor angiogenesis in vivo via the expression of VEGF and interleukin-8 (IL-8)Liu et al. (2015b)
Studying angiogenesis in CRC xenografts following induction with drugs, C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 12 (CXCL12), and CXCL11Rupertus et al. (2014)
Yu et al. (2005)
Jakopovic et al. (2020)
Drug-induced in vivo inhibition of angiogenesisPetrović et al. (2020)
Dickkopf associated protein 2 (DKK2)-induced angiogenesis in CRC xenografts
Inhibition of angiogenesis by potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) kinase in orthotopically transplanted CRC tumors
Induction of angiogenesis by hepatectomy in CRC xenograftsLo et al. (2018)
EG-VEGF induced angiogenesis in orthotopically transplanted CRC tumorsGoi et al. (2004)
  Investigation of metabolic reprogramming in CRCInduction of metabolic reprogramming in CRC xenograft model using hexokinase, free fatty acid (FFA), acetyl coenzyme A, citrate, and other agents
Wang et al. (2018)
Zhang et al. (2022)
AOM/DSS-induced CRC model of metabolic reprogrammingWu et al. (2020)
Yin et al. (2021)
Initiation of metabolic reprogramming by DSS-induced inflammationQu et al. (2017)
  Study of invasion and metastasis in CRCCRC xenograft model for studying invasion and metastasis in CRCRokavec et al. (2014)
Li et al. (2019b)
  Study of immune escape in CRCGene mutation-induced model of immune escapeXing et al. (2021)
Wei et al. (2022)
Generation of immune escape model by ablation of zebrafish macrophages using chlorophosphonate liposomesPóvoa et al. (2021)
  Study of inflammation in CRCTNBS/oxazolone/DSS-induced inflammatory CRCWirtz et al. (2007)
LPS/DSS-induced inflammationGarlanda et al. (2004)
DSS-induced inflammation of intestinal epithelium and mucosaMashimo et al. (1996)
Van et al. (2006)
DSS/AOM-induced inflammation in sporadic CRC
Liang et al. (2017)
TNBS-induced inflammationScheiffele and Fuss (2002)
DMH-induced inflammationKumar et al. (2019)
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)-induced inflammationShi et al. (2019)
HFD-induced inflammationHu et al. (2021)
Gene mutation-induced inflammatory CRCPuppa et al. (2011)
High-iron diet-induced inflammatory CRCSeril et al. (2006)
  Investigation of the mechanism of EMT in CRCInduction of EMT models via mutations/overexpression/knockdown p rostate transmembrane protein androgen induced 1 (PMEPA1), SOX2, histone deacetylase 1 (HDAC1), and other genesWang et al. (2014)
Matsuda et al. (2016)
Li et al. (2017a)
Zhuang et al. (2018)
Yang et al. (2019)
Zhang et al. (2019)
Liu et al. (2020b)
Shen et al. (2021)
Qi et al. (2021)
Zhu et al. (2021)
Liu et al. (2020)
Transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β)-induced model of EMTLi et al. (2021)
Tumor EMT-induced metastatic model of CRCAdams et al., 2021
  Epigenetic reprogrammingCRC xenograft model for studying epigenetic reprogramming in CRCKodach et al. (2021)
Induction of gene mutation for studying epigenetic reprogramming in CRCHashimoto et al. (2017)
  Study of cell aging in CRCXenotransplantation model for studying cellular aging in CRCGao et al. (2010)
Liu et al. (2013)
Mikuła et al. (2015)
Hou et al. (2018)
DMH/DSS-induced model of cellular agingLiu et al. (2013)
AOM/DSS-induced model of cellular agingFoersch et al. (2015)
  Polymorphic microbiotaAOM/DSS-induced model for studying composition of intestinal microbiotaWu et al. (2016)

Applications of animal models of CRC.

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and western medicine are two different medical theoretical systems. The research model based on the etiological mechanism theory of TCM is applied to animal studies with TCM syndrome, as shown in Table 5.

TABLE 5

TCM syndromeResearch methods/modelsReferences
CRC with spleen qi deficiency syndromeHou et al., 2018 (SDS)Restricted feeding/fatigue/purging + hypodermic implantation of C26 tumor cells to establish a spleen deficiency with cachexia modelZhang et al. (2020)
CRC with damp-heat syndrome (DHS)HFD/AOM/DSS-induced malignant tumor (stasis-toxin) model
Huang et al. (2022)
CRC with internal retention of toxin stagnation syndrome (IRTSS)LPS tail vein and peritoneal injection + hypodermic implantation of C26 tumor cells to establish colorectal tumor-bearing with syndrome of heat-toxicity and blood stasis modelLi et al. (2017b)

Applications of animal models of CRC.

4 Conclusions and future directions

Understanding the inherent advantages and limitations of the different models of CRC, and the appropriate application of these models in drug development and studies on the mechanism of tumor occurrence and development are important in CRC research.

Human cell lines and xenograft models have been extensively employed over the past few decades owing to their low cost and ease of application. However, these models are incapable of reproducing the heterogeneity of CRC tumors (Harma et al., 2010). The cell co-culture technique can overcome the limitations of monolayer cell culture, and enables the construction of in vitro physiological or pathological models that closely represent the in vivo condition, and can be used for studying the interactions between cells, and between cells and the culture environment. It has been reported that 3D models can mimic the physiological characteristics of parental tumors, including tumor heterogeneity (Li et al., 2019). However, the shape, size, and activity of organoids are different under the same culture conditions, and the matrix limits the penetration of drugs and hinders drug screening (Zhao et al., 2020). It is therefore imperative to construct a model that closely represents the characteristics of CRC in vivo.

The intestinal microarray platforms used in CRC research, which consist of intestinal organoids and organic chips, can summarize the important structural features and functions of the natural duodenum. This platform can be applied for studying drug conveyance, metabolism, and drug-drug interactions (Kasendra et al., 2018). Multi-locus transfer chips consist of multiple 3D organoids that connect the CRC-like organs, liver, lungs, and endothelial flow via recirculating fluid systems, and enables cell tracking by fluorescence imaging technology. The transfer sites of CRC cells are also included in multi-locus transfer chips ().

Animal models of CRC have been widely used for studying the complexity of CRC. There are primarily two types of animal models, namely, in situ models and the cell and tissue transplantation models of CRC. Owing to the relatively simple modeling approach of human tumor xenotransplantation, this model is presently widely used for studying the efficacy of anti-CRC drugs. The effects of CRC xenotransplantation can be closely related to clinical activity via the rational application of these models. For instance, genetically engineered murine models have been used for studying the progression of tissue-specific molecular changes in CRC by determining the effect of specific molecular targets. Chemical induced-CRC animal model is one of the most commonly CRC models, in which CAC model is usually induced by AOM/DSS to study the mechanism of inflammation related-tumorigenesis and development (Zeng et al., 2022). The CRC model with TCM syndrome is an artificial disease and syndrome experimental animal model created by simulating and replicating characteristics of human disease prototype according to TCM theory. An animal model combining with CRC and TCM syndromes might be useful to mimic the clinical characteristics of CRC patients with TCM syndrome (Zhang et al., 2020). Mouse is the commonly used to the models mentioned above, however, it is increasingly accepted that the use of larger animal models, especially dogs and pigs, can provide deeper insights in cancer research ().

The application of molecular tools and genetic strategies has aided the advancement of cancer research, and the cellular and animal models of CRC are being continually improved. Further understanding of the genetic and epigenetic events in CRC, including the alterations in molecular networks associated with the initial stages of development, are facilitated by high-resolution approaches.

Although CRC research has advanced immensely in recent years, several clinical issues remain to be resolved to date, which is partly attributed to the absence of suitable preclinical research models. The application of in vivo and in vitro models in CRC research, combined with advanced scientific techniques for simulating a more realistic tumor environment in vivo and in vitro, can help replicate the complex scenarios of tumor occurrence and development, identify novel therapeutic approaches for inhibiting tumor growth, and elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying tumor formation.

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Funding

This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (82074318, 81930117 and 82004310), Natural Science Foundation Youth Project of Jiangsu Province (BK 20200846), Natural Science Research of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China (19KJA310007), Qinglan Project of Jiangsu Province, College Students’ Innovative Entrepreneurial Training Plan Program (202010315023Z and 202010315025), a project funded by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions.

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Glossary

ACFAberrant crypt foci
AOMAnaerobic oxidation of methane
APCAdenomatous polyposis coli
ARID1AAT-rich interaction domain 1A
ASCsAdult stem cells
B7xB7 homolog x
BRAFB-Raf proto-oncogene, serine/threonine kinase
CAFsCancer-associated fibroblasts
CAPS1Cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes 1
CDH17Cadherin 17
CINChromosome instability
C-MycCellular-myelocytomatosis viral oncogene
CRCColorectal cancer
CSCsColorectal cancer stem cells
CXCL12C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 12
DHSDamp-heat syndrome
DKK2Dickkopf associated protein 2
DMH1,2 Dimethyl hydrazine
DMAB3,2′-Dimethyl-4-Aminobiphenyl
DSSDextran sodium sulfate
EMTEpithelial-mesenchymal transition
ENUN-ethyl-N-nitrosourea
ESCsEmbryonic stem cells
FAM123BAPC membrane recruitment protein 1
FBXW7F-box and WD repeat domain containing 7
FFAFree fatty acids
FOXO6Forkhead Box O6
HDAC1Histone deacetylase 1
HFDHigh-fat diet
HIF-1αHypoxia-inducible factor-1α
HISCHuman intestinal stem cell
HK2Human kallikrein 2
HNRNPLHeterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein L
HNPCCHereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer
ILKIntegrin-linked kinase
iPSCsInduced pluripotent stem cells
IL-6Interleukin-6
IL-8Interleukin-8
IRTSSInternal retention of toxin stagnation syndrome
IRX5Iroquois homeobox gene 5
KRASKirsten rats arcomaviral oncogene homolog
LGR5+Leucine-rich repeat-containing G-protein-coupled receptor 5
LMNB1Lamin B1
LPSLipopolysaccharide
MCTSMulticellular tumor spheroids
MNUN-methyl-N-nitrosourea
MNNGN-methyl-N-nitrosoguanidine
MTA3Metastasis associated 1 family member 3
NFATc1Nuclear factor of activated T-cells
NF2Neurofibromin 2
NF-kBNuclear factor-kappa B
NRASNRAS proto-oncogene, GTPase
OMSOrganotypic multicellular spheroids
p53Tumor protein 53
PDOsPatient-derived organoids
PhIPParahydrogen-induced polarization
PHLDA2Pleckstrin homology-like domain family A member 2
PIMPotentially inappropriate medication
PIK3CAPhosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit alpha
PMEPA1Prostate transmembrane protein androgen induced 1
RIP3Receptor interacting protein kinase 3
RPLP0P2Ribosomal protein lateral stalk subunit P0 pseudogene 2
SARISevere acute respiratory infection
SDSSpleen qi deficiency syndrome
SGPL1Sphingosine phosphate lyase 1
SLC25A1Solute carrier family 25 member 1
SMAD4SMAD family member 4
SOX2SRY-box transcription Factor 2
SOX9SRY-box transcription factor 9
TBX5T-box transcription factor 5
TCF7L2Transcription factor 7-like 2
TCMTraditional Chinese medicine
TDTSTissue-derived tumor spheres
TGF-βTransforming growth factor β
TMETumor microenvironment
TNBS2,4,6-Trinitro-benzenesulfonic acid
TNF-αTumor necrosis factor-α
TRIB2Tribbles homolog 2
VEGFVascular endothelial growth factor
ZNF326Zinc-finger protein 326

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colorectal cancer, cellular models, animal models, preclinical studies, drug development

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Liu L, Yan Q, Chen Z, Wei X, Li L, Tang D, Tan J, Xu C, Yu C, Lai Y, Fan M, Tao L, Shen W, Li L, Wu M, Cheng H and Sun D (2023) Overview of research progress and application of experimental models of colorectal cancer. Front. Pharmacol. 14:1193213. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1193213

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Lihong Zhou, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China

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