Emerging principles of cancer biophysics

  • So W
  • Tanner K
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Abstract

Cancer is a multi-step process where normal cells become transformed, grow, and may disseminate to establish new lesions within the body. In recent years, the physical properties of individual cells and the tissue microenvironment have been shown to be potent determinants of cancer progression. Biophysical tools have long been used to examine cell and tissue mechanics, morphology, and migration. However, exciting developments have linked these physical traits to gene expression changes that drive metastatic seeding, organ selectivity, and tumor growth. Here, we present some vignettes to address recent studies to show progress in harnessing biophysical tools and concepts to gain insights into metastasis.

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So, W. Y., & Tanner, K. (2021). Emerging principles of cancer biophysics. Faculty Reviews, 10. https://doi.org/10.12703/r/10-61

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