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The aim is to evaluate how cells migrate within a complex tumor microenvironment using a 3D model.

January 22, 2026Lab on a Chip0 citationsOpen Access

A 3D model to evaluate cell chemotaxis within a heterogenic tumor microenvironment

DRDaniel B. RodriguesUniversity of Minho DCDaniela Cruz-MoreiraUniversity of Minho LGLuca GasperiniUniversity of Minho

Key Points

The aim is to evaluate how cells migrate within a complex tumor microenvironment using a 3D model.
Developed a 3D tumor model to replicate cell interactions.
Assessed cell chemotaxis in different tumor conditions.
Analyzed the effects of heterogeneity on cell movement.
Observed distinct patterns of cell migration in response to varying microenvironmental factors.
Identified key interactions that influence tumor progression within the 3D model.

Abstract

As studies continue to bring forward data on both the complexity and heterogeneity behind the tumor microenvironment, new strategies to understand and unravel the cellular interactions that regulate tumor progression...

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