111PEffect of IFNα-2b on migrational ability of tumor cells on early stages of breast cancer development

Background: Inflammatory reactions play an important role in all stages of tumor development. A shift to the mesenchymal phenotype causes an increase of migratory capacity of tumor cells. Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) can also be caused by local inflammation. Searching for factors that can inhibit the transition of the cell population from the epithelial to the mesenchymal phenotype is very important for antitumor therapy. Interferon alfa (IFNα-2b) can be such a factor that has a direct effect on proliferation, differentiation and migration of tumor cells. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of IFNα-2b on the expression of EMT markers and on the basic cellular processes on 2D and 3D growth models.