microenvironment

Noun

Meaning

A very small area that has different characteristics than its surroundings.

(biology) The very small environment in the immediate vicinity of an organism.

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When molecules of ATP lactate are yielded as a result of aerobic glycolysis in cancer cells, lactate is secreted into the tumor microenvironment. Source: Internet

Epiphytes can have a significant effect on the microenvironment of their host, and of ecosystems where they are abundant, as they hold water in the canopy and decrease water input to the soil. Source: Internet

They mimic 3D microenvironment of cells. citation * Hydrogel-coated wells have been used for cell culture citation * Environmentally sensitive hydrogels (also known as 'Smart Gels' or 'Intelligent Gels'). Source: Internet

In this case, the haematopoietic microenvironment prevails upon some of the cells to survive and some, on the other hand, to perform apoptosis and die. Source: Internet

The hope is that they might provide a new window of opportunity for launching an effective therapy, because the microenvironment tends to evolve more slowly than the mutation-ridden tumor cells. Source: Internet

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