What Are the Benefits of Studying Cancer in 3D Models?
Studying cancer in 3D models offers several benefits:
Enhanced physiological relevance: 3D models better mimic the architecture, cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions found in actual tumors. Improved drug screening: Compounds can be tested in a more realistic environment, leading to better predictions of therapeutic efficacy and toxicity. Insights into tumor heterogeneity: 3D models allow for the study of how different cell types within the tumor interact and contribute to cancer progression. Investigation of invasion and metastasis: These models facilitate the study of how cancer cells invade surrounding tissues and spread to distant organs.
