Essays about: "Tumor Spheroids"

Found 2 essays containing the words Tumor Spheroids.

1. 1. Interactions between Rho-ROCK signaling and the tumor microenvironment in neuroblastoma

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Mikrobiologi och immunologi; Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

   Author : Adena Pepich; [2021]
   Keywords : cancer and oncology; pediatric cancer; neuroblastoma; rho ROCK signaling; rho-associated kinases; tumor microenvironment; cytotoxic T cells; neuroblastom; pediatrik onkologi; rho-kinaser;

   Abstract : Neuroblastoma is a childhood cancer of the peripheral sympathetic nervous system, emerging from cells of the neural crest. In Sweden, neuroblastoma accounts for 20 cases out of all, 300-350, pediatric cancer cases each year (Barncancerfonden 2019, Turup on behalf of Cancer Centrum 2019). READ MORE

3. 2. The Influence of 3D Cell Organization in Tumor Spheroid on Natural Killer Cell Infiltration and Migration

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

   Author : Luigi Morrone; [2020]
   Keywords : Natural Killer Cells; Tumor Spheroids; Fluorescence Microscopy; Infiltration; Migration; Killing;

   Abstract : Natural Killer cells are a type of lymphocyte belonging to the innate immune system and they operate cell-mediated cytotoxicity and release of pro-inflammatory cytokines against cancerous cells. However, in vivo testings have shown a reduced activity of NK cells against solid tumors probably due to the negative influence of the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment. READ MORE