Gene expression profiles of 2D- and 3D-cultured fallopian tube secretory epithelial cells

ABSTRACT: Background. Fallopian tube secretory epithelial cells (FTSECs) have been implicated as a cell-of-origin for high-grade serous epithelial ovarian cancer. However, there are relatively few in vitro models of this tissue type available for use in studies of FTSEC biology and malignant transformation. In vitro three-dimensional (3D) cell culture models aim to recreate the architecture and geometry of tissues in vivo and restore the complex network of cell-cell/cell-matrix interactions that occur throughout the surface of the cell membrane. Results. We have established and characterized 3D spheroid culture models of primary FTSECs. FTSEC spheroids contain central cores of hyaline matrix surrounded by mono- or multi-layer epithelial sheets. We found that 3D culturing alters the molecular charact

ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens

SUBMITTER: Kate Lawrenson 

PROVIDER: E-GEOD-51220 | biostudies-arrayexpress |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress