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Review on biofabrication and applications of heterogeneous tumor models
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Review on biofabrication and applications of heterogeneous tumor models

Tiankun Liu, Rui Yao, Yuan Pang and Wei Sun
Journal of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, v 13(11), pp 2101-2120
01 Nov 2019
PMID: 31359625
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https://doi.org/10.1002/term.2949View
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Abstract

Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology Cell & Tissue Engineering Cell Biology Engineering Engineering, Biomedical Life Sciences & Biomedicine Science & Technology Technology
Resolving the origin and development of tumor heterogeneity has proven to be a crucial challenge in cancer research. In vitro tumor models have been widely used for both scientific and clinical research. Currently, tumor models based on 2D cell culture, animal models, and 3D cell-laden constructs are widely used. Heterogeneous tumor models, which consist of more than one cell type and mimic cell-cell as well as cell-matrix interactions, are attracting increasing attention. Heterogeneous tumor models can serve as pathological models to study the microenvironment and tumor development such as tumorigenesis, invasiveness, and malignancy. They also provide disease models for drug screening and personalized therapy. In this review, the current techniques, models, and oncological applications regarding 3D heterogeneous tumor models are summarized and discussed.

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