关于寄生虫学中多细胞二维和三维培养的教训:洞察力,挑战和未来方向

David Smith1, Matias G Perez2, Miriam E Garner3

  • 1Moredun Research Institute, Pentlands Science Park, Penicuik, United Kingdom.

概括

多细胞二维和三维细胞培养模型通过模仿宿主组织来研究宿主-寄生虫相互作用来推进寄生虫学研究. 这些先进的系统提供了更好的预测能力,并支持开发新的抗寄生虫疗法.

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