What are the Challenges Associated with 3D Cell Cultures?
While 3D cell cultures offer numerous benefits, they also come with challenges:
- Complexity and Reproducibility: Creating and maintaining 3D cultures can be technically challenging and may suffer from variability, affecting reproducibility.
- Cost and Time: 3D cultures are often more expensive and time-consuming to produce than 2D cultures. This can be a barrier for widespread adoption in research.
- Standardization: There is currently a lack of standardized protocols for creating and analyzing 3D cultures, which can make it difficult to compare results across different studies.
