Fibroblasts Influence Survival and Therapeutic Response in a 3D Co-Culture Model.

In recent years, evidence has indicated that the tumor microenvironment (TME) plays a significant role in tumor progression. Fibroblasts represent an abundant cell population in the TME and produce several growth factors and cytokines. Fibroblasts generate a suitable niche for tumor cell survival an...

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Main Authors: Meher Majety, Leon P Pradel, Manuela Gies, Carola H Ries
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4460080?pdf=render