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Area of Science:

  • Computational modeling
  • Biomedical engineering
  • Tumor microenvironment research

Background:

  • Accurate modeling of tumor perfusion is crucial for understanding disease progression and optimizing drug delivery.
  • Traditional models often require detailed vascular morphology, which can be difficult to obtain noninvasively.
  • A hybrid approach offers a potential solution by combining explicit resolution of large vessels with homogenization of smaller ones.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the validity and optimize parameters of a hybrid in-silico approach for modeling solid tumor perfusion.
  • To assess the feasibility of using noninvasive imaging techniques for data acquisition in this hybrid model.
  • To compare the hybrid model's performance against a fully resolved model across diverse tumor vascular architectures.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a hybrid model embedding resolved large blood vessels (1D inclusions) into a 3D porous tissue domain.
  • Utilizing a mortar-type formulation to couple the resolved and homogenized vasculature representations.
  • Validation against a fully resolved model using metrics like pressure and flow, tested on heterogeneous tumor vascular data.

Main Results:

  • The hybrid model demonstrated excellent agreement with the fully resolved model for mean blood and interstitial fluid pressures (relative errors <4%).
  • Slightly larger errors were observed in blood flow within the smaller, homogenized vessels, deemed less critical.
  • The model's performance was evaluated across three distinct tumor types with varying vascular structures.

Conclusions:

  • The hybrid embedded/homogenized in-silico approach is a valid and promising tool for modeling tumor perfusion.
  • This method reduces the need for detailed microvasculature imaging, enhancing practical applicability.
  • Further improvements can enhance the model's utility for studying drug delivery efficacy in solid tumors.