Today, the spotlight is shifting towards a relatively hidden player in cancer research: the tumor microenvironment (TME). Think of the TME as the dynamic neighborhood surrounding a tumor, featuring local and infiltrating host cells, secreted molecules, blood vessels, and the extracellular matrix (ECM). This bustling environment actively influences tumor progression and boasts unique characteristics compared to healthy tissues. Notably, the TME also impacts the response to anticancer treatments, altering the course of cancer therapy. In the quest to enhance cancer treatment, an exciting trend is emerging – the development of drug carriers that specifically target the TME. 🎯🔬 A comprehensive review of these innovations by Prof. Yahya Choonara is now available: https://tiny.pl/c4q7n The big question: Does this signify the end of traditional 2D cancer cell cultures in research? 🧪🤔 #TumorMicroenvironment #CancerResearch #InnovationsInTreatment #ACCORDConference
