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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Microscopy

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  • Preclinical cancer research heavily relies on xenograft models, typically established via subcutaneous implantation of human cancer cells into immunocompromised mice.
  • These models are crucial for understanding cancer biology and evaluating targeted therapies.
  • However, analyzing the dynamic cellular interactions within the tumor microenvironment (TME) and tracing its formation has been a significant challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and demonstrate a novel method for monitoring the dynamic formation of the heterogeneous tumor microenvironment in vivo.
  • To provide a tool for detailed analysis of cellular behaviors within xenografts, including tumor cells, stromal cells, immune cells, and vasculature.
  • To facilitate the study of tumor heterogeneity and drug response in a live imaging system.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a specialized window device system for implantation onto mice.
  • Establishment of a subcutaneous xenograft model that accurately recapitulates human lung adenocarcinoma histology.
  • Utilizing a multiphoton laser scanning microscope in conjunction with the window device for in vivo live imaging.

Main Results:

  • The developed window device system enables real-time monitoring of the tumor microenvironment formation process.
  • The system successfully recapitulates human lung adenocarcinoma histology, validating its relevance.
  • Live imaging allows for detailed observation of cellular dynamics and interactions within the TME.

Conclusions:

  • The combination of the window device system and multiphoton microscopy offers a powerful platform for investigating tumor heterogeneity.
  • This in vivo live imaging approach provides unprecedented insights into the dynamic processes of TME formation.
  • The method is valuable for preclinical studies, particularly for evaluating drug treatments and understanding cancer biology.