Abstract
The majority of breast cancer deaths are not caused by the primary tumor, but by metastasis to other organs. In this work, we propose a novel in vitro breast cancer model that focuses on dissecting the influence of the biophysical properties of the extracellular matrix (ECM) on the onset of cancer invasion. Based on microfluidic technology, it will provide us with the necessary tools to independently vary different material and cell properties, while it provides the cells with a physiologically relevant environment.
Original language | English |
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Publication status | Published - 15 Dec 2016 |
Bibliographical note
Entry to the 2016 MaTe poster contest.Keywords
- Breast cancer
- Microfluidics
- Tissue engineering
- hydrogels
- metastasis