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Heterotypic Three-dimensional In Vitro Modeling of Stromal-Epithelial Interactions During Ovarian Cancer Initiation and Progression
Published on: August 28, 2012
Building invitro 3D human multicellular models of high-grade serous ovarian cancer
Beatrice Malacrida1, Oliver M T Pearce1, Frances R Balkwill1
1Centre for Tumour Microenvironment, Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6BQ, UK.
Abstract:
Three-dimensional (3D), multicellular invitro models provide a useful platform for studying human cancer biology, particularly through deconvolution of the tumor microenvironment, or where animal models do not recapitulate the human condition. Here, we detail a protocol for building human multicellular models made of patient-derived primary cells and malignant cell lines, which recapitulate features of the tumor microenvironment. This protocol is optimized for building 3D models of high-grade serous ovarian cancer omental metastasis but can be adapted for modeling other cancers. For complete details on the use and execution of this profile, please refer to Delaine-Smith et al. (2021) and Malacrida et al. (2021).

