IPS cells have high proliferation rates and are not yet specialized to perform functions, such as being part of the skin. (sciencedaily.com)
The lab is delineating tumor dormancy in melanoma and characterizing subpopulations of cells with a major focus on slow - proliferating cells that have high proliferation potential hypothesizing that these cells are critical for dormancy and therapy resistance. (wistar.org)
In addition, the 3D model shared more similarities with a tumour than 2D models including a higher proliferation rate, higher protein expression and higher resistance to anti-cancer drugs. (sciencedaily.com)