Optimizing a 3D Culture System to Study the Interaction between Epithelial Breast Cancer and Its Surrounding Fibroblasts

<p>Stromal fibroblasts are suggested to be a key determinant in the malignant progression of breast cancer. To find an <i>in vitro</i> culture model that best mimics the <i>in vivo</i> tumor microenvironment so we can study the effects of stromal fibroblasts on breast c...

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Main Author: Liyuan Li, Yi Lu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ivyspring International Publisher 2011-01-01
Series:Journal of Cancer
Online Access:http://www.jcancer.org/v02p0458.htm