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Matrix density drives 3D organotypic lymphatic vessel activation in a microfluidic model of the breast tumor microenvironment
1 Jan 2020
Abstract excerpt
). We investigated the effect of ECM density on LV morphology, growth, cytokine secretion, and barrier function. LVs cultured in HD matrices showed morphological changes as compared to LVs cultured in a LD matrix. Specifically, LVs cultured in HD matrices had a 3-fold higher secretion of the pro-inflammatory cytokine, IL-6, and a leakier phenotype, suggesting LVs acquired characteristics of activated vessels....
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