Table 1. Comparison of primary tumor and metastasis occurrence in subcutaneous (PDX) and orthotopic (PDOX) models.
Model | No. of mice implanted | Tumor-take rate (%) | Metastasis (%) |
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Nude mouse subcutaneous (PDX) | 10 | 7 / 10 (70) | 0 (0) |
Nude mouse orthotopic (PDOX) | 8 | 6 / 8 (75) | 4 / 8 (50) |