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Authors :
Viola, Sgarminato
Simone Luigi, Marasso
Matteo, Cocuzza
Giorgio, Scordo
Alberto, Ballesio
Gianluca, Ciardelli
Chiara, Tonda-Turo
Source :
Biomaterials science.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) mainly develops in the head of the pancreas, within the acino-ductal unit composed of acinar and ductal cells surrounded by pancreatic stellate cells (PSCs). PSCs strongly influence the tumor microenvironment by triggering an intense stromal deposition, which plays a key role in tumor progression and limits drug perfusion. We have developed a microfluidic

Details

ISSN :
20474849
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Biomaterials science
Accession number :
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