Geometrical approach to tumor growth

Details Geometrical approach to tumor growth Geometrical approach to tumor growth

2006-08-18

arxiv.org/abs/q-bio/0608031v1

Phys. Rev. E 74, 021901 (2006)

Biology

Quantitative Biology

Quantitative Methods

Scientific paper

10.1103/PhysRevE.74.021901

Tumor growth has a number of features in common with a physical process known as molecular beam epitaxy. Both growth processes are characterized by the constraint of growth development to the body border, and surface diffusion of cells/particles at the growing edge. However, tumor growth implies an approximate spherical symmetry that makes necessary a geometrical treatment of the growth equations. The basic model was introduced in a former article [C. Escudero, Phys. Rev. E 73, 020902(R) (2006)], and in the present work we extend our analysis and try to shed light on the possible geometrical principles that drive tumor growth. We present two-dimensional models that reproduce the experimental observations, and analyse the unexplored three-dimensional case, for which new conclusions on tumor growth are derived.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Geometrical approach to tumor growth does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Geometrical approach to tumor growth, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Geometrical approach to tumor growth will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-567718