Effect of Mechanical Compression on Invasion Process of Malignant Melanoma Using <i>In Vitro</i> Three-Dimensional Cell Culture Device

Malignant melanoma in the plantar surface of the foot is subjected to various mechanical stimuli generated by daily human activity such as walking. Some studies have reported that mechanical compression affects the development and progression of melanoma. However, little is known about how mechanica...

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Main Authors: Takashi Morikura, Shogo Miyata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:Micromachines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/10/10/666