PECE , Roberta

PURPOSE. Conventional 2D culture systems do not consider the importance of tissue architecture that is particularly relevant since tissue microenvironment deeply contribute to determine the outcome of anti-cancer treatments. In this study we aimed to set up and use an in vitro 3D models for Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) to evaluate the activity of...

Background:: Lipocalin-2 (LCN2) is widely expressed in the organism with pleiotropic roles. In particular, its overexpression correlates with tissue stress conditions including inflammation, metabolic disorders, chronic diseases and cancer. Objectives:: To assess the effects of systemic LCN2 overexpression on adipose tissue and glucose...