Abstract
Different E-cadherin status in breast cancer is associated with different invasion abilities. However, a relevant in vitro study to study this is still missing from the literature. We developed a microfluidic system to characterize the invasion of three breast cancer cell lines with distinct E-cadherin status in 3D under the influence of a chemotactic gradient. We showed that this system can be used to capture the cells’ migration ability and invasion pattern. Using a perfusion system to control chemotactic gradients and integration of a 3D extracellular matrix, we could mimic two essential components of the tumor microenvironment during cancer invasion.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 22nd International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2018 |
Publisher | Royal Society of Chemistry |
Pages | 1658-1660 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Volume | 3 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781510897571 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2018 |
Event | 22nd International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2018 - Kaohsiung Exhibition Center, Kaohsiung, Taiwan Duration: 11 Nov 2018 → 15 Nov 2018 https://cbmsociety.org/conferences/microtas2018/ |
Conference
Conference | 22nd International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2018 |
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Country/Territory | Taiwan |
City | Kaohsiung |
Period | 11/11/18 → 15/11/18 |
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Keywords
- Breast cancer cell invasion
- Chemotactic gradient
- E-cadherin
- Invasion mode
- Microfluidics