Search for dissertations about: "invasion assay"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 37 swedish dissertations containing the words invasion assay.
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1. Modeling glioblastoma growth patterns and their mechanistic origins
Abstract : Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and aggressive primary brain cancer. GBM cells migrate away from the primary lesion and invade healthy brain tissue. The invading cells escape surgical resection, radiotherapy and develop resistance to chemotherapy. Consequently, despite treatment, recurrence is inevitable, and survival is only 14 months. READ MORE
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2. Matrix metalloproteinases in natural killer cells. Expression of MMPs, IL-2 activation and killer cell interactions with Matrigel® and model tumours
Abstract : Introduction: IL-2 activated natural killer (A-NK) cells can recognize malignant cells and exert tumouricidal activities by multiple mechanisms that require close contact with the target cells. Upon adoptive transfer, some A-NK cells accumulate in tumours by migrating from the vascular bed to a position inside the malignant tissue, forming close contacts with target cells. READ MORE
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3. Molecular mechanisms of nerve-tumor interactions : the intersection of cancer and neurodevelopment
Abstract : A wide range of cancers throughout the body are characterized by high nerve density and invasion of cancer cells within the nerves, a process called perineural invasion (PNI). Work in the field has shown that blocking nerves in organs with tumors leads to improved disease outcomes suggesting that finding ways to block tumor nerves could lead to new treatment approaches. READ MORE
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4. Molecular characterization of estrogen receptor beta variants : cancer cell proliferation and invasion
Abstract : Estrogen plays crucial roles in the pathogenesis of breast cancer. Most of the known effects of estrogen signaling are mediated by estrogen receptors (ERs), ERα and ERβ. ERα is explored for breast cancer molecular classification and is a target of endocrine therapy. READ MORE
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5. Molecular Mechanisms in Endothelial Cell Differentiation
Abstract : Angiogenesis is the formation of new blood vessels from the pre-existing blood vessels. Blood vessels are composed of endothelial cells and supporting musculature. Angiogenesis is regulated by numerous soluble ligands and by cell-matrix interactions. READ MORE