3D brain tissue system aids study of deadly tumor progression

3D brain tissue system aids study of deadly tumor progression

3D brain tissue system aids study of deadly

tumor progression 

NIBIB-funded scientists have created a novel 3D brain tissue system that better mimics the tumor environment in patients than previous systems. Made with extracellular matrix (ECM) from pig brains and seeded with brain tumor cells from patients, the system is revealing tumor/ECM interactions that aid tumor progression, which may enable new avenues for treatment. The study also provides a vital clue as to how adult brain tumors become resistant to drug treatment over time.

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