Research advance in effects of weightlessness or simulated weightlessness on tumor cells

Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao. 2012 Aug;34(4):422-5. doi: 10.3881/j.issn.1000-503X.2012.04.022.

Abstract

Weightless environment is a rare phenomenon on the ground where the interactions among cells and internal cellular structures disappear or become weakened. Studies on the biological features and molecular expression of tumors cells in weightlessness condition may provide new clues to the tumor initiation, process, diagnosis, and therapy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Tumor Cells, Cultured
  • Weightlessness Simulation*
  • Weightlessness*