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Summary of the commonly used semi-synthetic and synthetic polymers for reductionist tumor microenvironment models. The chemical composition of gelatin, hyaluronic acid, alginate, and PEG are presented, as well as modified structures with sites for crosslinking. The advantages and disadvantages of each material as an ECM-mimetic matrix are discussed.
