How is Fluorescent Protein Technology Applied in Studying Tumor Microenvironment?
The tumor microenvironment, consisting of cancer cells, stromal cells, immune cells, and extracellular matrix, plays a crucial role in cancer progression and response to therapy. Fluorescent proteins are employed to label different cell types within the tumor microenvironment. This enables researchers to study cell-cell interactions, the behavior of immune cells, and the effects of therapeutic agents on the tumor and its surrounding environment.
