| abstract |
Aspects of the invention relate to devices and methods for assessing cell-cell interactions and cell-matrix material interactions, wherein the pattern of cell distribution formed as a result of such interactions is: It is an indicator of one or more invasive capabilities of the cell. Furthermore, such devices and methods can indicate preferential sites where invasive cells metastasize, can demonstrate the effectiveness of anticancer agents applied to such cells, and tumor growth Or the potential of agents that promote or enhance metastasis can be shown. |