Sensing Cell Mechanics with Atomic Force Microscopy
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Investigating cell mechanics with atomic force microscopy.
Transmission of mechanical force is crucial for normal cell development and functioning. However, the process of mechanotransduction cannot be studied in isolation from cell mechanics. Thus, in order to understand how cells 'feel', we must first understand how they deform and recover from physical perturbations. Owing to its versatility, atomic force microscopy (AFM) has become a popular tool t...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Biosensors & Bioelectronics
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2573-2838
DOI: 10.15406/ijbsbe.2017.02.00018