
Investigating cell mechanics with atomic force microscopy
2015年3月6日 · Owing to its versatility, atomic force microscopy (AFM) has become a popular tool to study intrinsic cellular mechanical properties. Used to directly manipulate and examine …
Force spectroscopy of single cells using atomic force microscopy …
2021年9月23日 · In this Primer, we provide a comprehensive overview of the use of AFM-based force spectroscopy (AFM-FS) to study the strength and dynamics of cell adhesion from the …
A beginner's guide to atomic force microscopy probing for cell ...
Atomic Force microscopy (AFM) is becoming a prevalent tool in cell biology and biomedical studies, especially those focusing on the mechanical properties of cells and tissues. The …
Imaging modes of atomic force microscopy for application in
2017年4月6日 · Here, we review the basic principles, advantages and limitations of the most common AFM bioimaging modes, including the popular contact and dynamic modes, as well …
Atomic Force Microscopy in Characterizing Cell Mechanics for ... - PubMed
Cell mechanics is a novel label-free biomarker for indicating cell states and pathological changes. The advent of atomic force microscopy (AFM) provides a powerful tool for quantifying the …
AFM in cellular and molecular microbiology - Dufrêne - 2021
2021年3月12日 · AFM topographic imaging unravels the ultrastructure of bacterial envelopes. Nanomechanical mapping shows what makes cell envelopes stiff and resistant to drugs. Force …
Atomic Force Microscopy: A Versatile Tool for Studying Cell
2008年12月6日 · Here we review a broad range of cell biological applications of AFM, including high resolution imaging of adherent cells, measuring cell adhesion down to the single-receptor …
Atomic force microscopy-based characterization and design of …
2017年3月14日 · Atomic force microscopy (AFM)-based methods have matured into a powerful nanoscopic platform, enabling the characterization of a wide range of biological and synthetic...
Advancing High-Throughput Cellular Atomic Force Microscopy …
2025年1月30日 · Atomic force microscopy (AFM) has reached a significant level of maturity in biology, demonstrated by the diversity of modes for obtaining not only topographical images …
From morphology to single-cell molecules: high-resolution 3D …
2025年3月3日 · One such technique is atomic force microscopy (AFM), which measures surface topography using a sharp probe. AFM provides nanoscale resolution and allows researchers …