Towards reliable in vitro models. New bi-compartmental platforms for replicating tissue barriers
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In vitro cell cultures represent a widespread methodology for pathophysiology studies with a high benefit/cost ratio. We have developed and are validating TToP, a novel, versatile, and scalable culture system allowing compartmentalized cell/tissue cultures with the aim of mimicking the human pathophysiological microenvironment of tissue barriers.
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