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Phenotypic Switch and Growth of Melanoma Spheroids in the Presence of Mast Cells: Potential Impact of Nutrient-starvation Effects.
Anticancer research - 1 Apr 2023
Grujic Mirjana, Nguyen Thanh, Héchard Tifaine, Wang Helen, Lampinen Maria, Paivandy Aida, Pejler Gunnar
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BACKGROUND/AIM: Mast cells are abundant in melanoma tumors, and studies suggest that they can be either detrimental or protective for melanoma growth. However, the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Here, we adopted an established hanging-drop spheroid system to investigate how mast cells influence melanoma growth and phenotype in a 3-D context. To address the underlying...
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