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Physiologic Patient Derived 3D Spheroids for Anti-neoplastic Drug Screening to Target Cancer Stem Cells
Published on: July 5, 2019
Leveraging space innovations for cancer breakthroughs on Earth
Hossein Akbarialiabad1, Parnian Jamshidi2, Zahra Aminzade2
1Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; American Canadian School of Medicine, Portsmouth, Dominica; Nuvance Global Health Program, Nuvance Health, Danbury, CT, USA.
Abstract:
Space science is reshaping oncology by providing novel insights into cancer biology, diagnostics, and therapeutics. The unique space environment - characterized by microgravity and cosmic radiation - induces profound alterations in cancer cell behavior, immune responses, and tumor microenvironment (TME) interactions. These conditions offer a platform for studying cancer progression, enhancing drug discovery, and refining treatment strategies. This opinion article explores microgravity-induced changes in tumor biology, space-driven advancements in imaging and radiation research, and extraterrestrial contributions to cancer therapeutics. By leveraging these innovations, space research holds transformative potential for improving cancer diagnostics and treatment on Earth.
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