Graphical abstract template · Multipanel figures · Worked examples
Four-panel figure: tumour growth and survival in vivo
An in vivo efficacy figure: the dosing schedule on a timeline, tumour volume over time for three groups (mean ± SEM), Kaplan–Meier survival with a log-rank test, and body weight as a measure of tolerability.
Updated 2 cited papers46 editable layers
At a glance
- Category
- Multipanel figures
- Method
- Worked examples
- Product
- A 2 × 2 figure (a–d) for a preclinical efficacy study
- Key result
- Example data (exponential growth with treatment effects, exponential survival times); not from a study
- Figure
- 691.65 × 373.54 px (16:9), 46 editable layers, 3 generated objects
Step by step
- a · ScheduleTumour implantation, randomisation and dosing days on one timeline
- b · Tumour volumeMean ± SEM per group over time
- c · SurvivalKaplan–Meier curves with censor ticks and a log-rank test, computed in the graph
- d · Body weightChange from day 0, a quick read of tolerability
Strengths
- The panels reviewers look for in an efficacy study
- Survival statistics computed from the table
Limitations
- Example values only
Uses
- Cancer nanomedicine and drug papers
- Grant figures
Papers this template follows
- Weissgerber, Milic, Winham & Garovic, “Beyond bar and line graphs: time for a new data presentation paradigm”, PLoS Biol. 2015. doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.1002128review
- Rougier, Droettboom & Bourne, “Ten simple rules for better figures”, PLoS Comput. Biol. 2014. doi:10.1371/journal.pcbi.1003833review
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Questions
What does the “Four-panel figure: tumour growth and survival in vivo” template show?
An in vivo efficacy figure: the dosing schedule on a timeline, tumour volume over time for three groups (mean ± SEM), Kaplan–Meier survival with a log-rank test, and body weight as a measure of tolerability.
What are the steps shown in “Four-panel figure: tumour growth and survival in vivo”?
1. a · Schedule: Tumour implantation, randomisation and dosing days on one timeline. 2. b · Tumour volume: Mean ± SEM per group over time. 3. c · Survival: Kaplan–Meier curves with censor ticks and a log-rank test, computed in the graph. 4. d · Body weight: Change from day 0, a quick read of tolerability.
Which papers is “Four-panel figure: tumour growth and survival in vivo” based on?
Weissgerber, Milic, Winham & Garovic, “Beyond bar and line graphs: time for a new data presentation paradigm”, PLoS Biol. 2015 (doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.1002128); Rougier, Droettboom & Bourne, “Ten simple rules for better figures”, PLoS Comput. Biol. 2014 (doi:10.1371/journal.pcbi.1003833).
Can I edit the “Four-panel figure: tumour growth and survival in vivo” template?
Yes. Open it in the LabCanvas editor: all 46 layers are editable, including 3 generated objects (structures, plots, equipment) with their own settings. Change the text, colours and layout, then export PNG, TIFF, SVG or PDF.
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