Biomaterials offer cancer research the third dimension

Nat Mater. 2010 Feb;9(2):90-3. doi: 10.1038/nmat2619.

Abstract

To deepen understanding and hasten the development of treatments, cancer needs to be modelled more accurately in vitro; applying tissue-engineering concepts and approaches in this field could bridge the gap between two-dimensional studies and in vivo animal models.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biocompatible Materials*
  • Biomedical Research / methods*
  • Cell Culture Techniques / methods*
  • Humans
  • Mice
  • Models, Biological
  • Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Neoplasms / therapy
  • Rats
  • Tissue Engineering*
  • Tissue Scaffolds

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials