Characterization of the Viscoelastic Properties of Ovarian Cancer Cells Membranes by Optical Tweezers and Quantitative Phase Imaging
Ovarian cancer is the deadliest gynecological cancer in women. It is a highly metastatic disease with pelvis, regional lymph nodes, and peritoneal cavity as major sites for tumor deposits. Mechanical properties of ovarian cancer cells can play a major role in metastasis as the cells detach from the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2020-11-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Physics |
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| Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphy.2020.582956/full |