Fig. 2From: Alginate-embedded HuH-7 cells increase MMP-9 and reduce OCLN expression in vitroExtracellular environment provided by the alginate matrix changes the gene expression profile of HuH-7 cells towards EMT. Gene expression studies of a MMP-9, b OCLN, c p65, d VEGF and e I-CAM 1, comparing cells in 2D and 3D environment after 4 days. *p < 0.05Back to article page