3D bioprinting: improving in vitro models of metastasis with heterogeneous tumor microenvironments

Even with many advances in treatment over the past decades, cancer still remains a leading cause of death worldwide. Despite the recognized relationship between metastasis and increased mortality rate, surprisingly little is known about the exact mechanism of metastatic progression. Currently availa...

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Main Authors: Jacob L. Albritton, Jordan S. Miller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Company of Biologists 2017-01-01
Series:Disease Models & Mechanisms
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Online Access:http://dmm.biologists.org/content/10/1/3