Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2011
Journal Title
International Journal of Biological Sciences
Volume
7
Number
6
Pages
700-707
Abstract
In this paper, we develop a theoretical contribution towards the understanding of the complex behavior of conjoint tumor-normal cell growth under the influence of immuno-chemotheraputic agents under simple immune system response. In particular, we consider a core model for the interaction of tumor cells with the surrounding normal cells. We then add the effects of a simple immune system, and both immune-suppression factors and immuno-chemotherapeutic agents as well. Through a series of numerical simulations, we illustrate that the interdependency of tumor-normal cells, together with choice of drug and the nature of the immunodeficiency, leads to a variety of interesting patterns in the evolution of both the tumor and the normal cell populations.
Recommended Citation
Feizabadi MS, Witten TM. Modeling the Effects of a Simple Immune System and Immunodeficiency on the Dynamics of Conjointly Growing Tumor and Normal Cells. Int J Biol Sci 2011; 7(6):700-707. Available from http://www.biolsci.org/v07p0700.htm
