Evaluating Biomaterial- and Microfluidic-Based 3D Tumor Models.
Trends Biotechnol
; 33(11): 667-678, 2015 Nov.
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| ID: mdl-26603572
ABSTRACT
Cancer is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with a disease burden estimated to increase over the coming decades. Disease heterogeneity and limited information on cancer biology and disease mechanisms are aspects that 2D cell cultures fail to address. Here, we review the current 'state-of-the-art' in 3D tissue-engineering (TE) models developed for, and used in, cancer research. We assess the potential for scaffold-based TE models and microfluidics to fill the gap between 2D models and clinical application. We also discuss recent advances in combining the principles of 3D TE models and microfluidics, with a special focus on biomaterials and the most promising chip-based 3D models.
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Assunto principal:
Engenharia Tecidual
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Microfluídica
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Modelos Biológicos
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Neoplasias
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Humans
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En
Ano de publicação:
2015
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Article