Cell and environment interactions in tumor microregions: the multicell spheroid model.
Abnormal vascularization of malignant tumors is associated with the development of microregions of heterogeneous cells and environments. Experimental models such as multicell spheroids and a variety of new techniques are being used to determine the characteristics of these microregions and to study the interactions of the cells and microenvironments. The special cellular microecology of tumors influences responsiveness to therapeutic agents and has implications for future directions in cancer research.
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002448:Cell Adhesion; D002454:Cell Differentiation; D002455:Cell Division; D046508:Culture Techniques; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D007109:Immunity; D009374:Neoplasms, Experimental / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D009389:Neovascularization, Pathologic; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents