A Combined AFM and Lateral Stretch Device Enables Microindentation Analyses of Living Cells at High Strains

A Combined AFM and Lateral Stretch Device Enables Microindentation Analyses of Living Cells at High Strains

Mechanical characterization of living cells undergoing substantial external strain promises insights into material properties and functional principles of mechanically active tissues. However, due to the high strains that occur in physiological situations (up to 50%) and the complex structure of liv...

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Main Authors: Dave Ahrens, Wolfgang Rubner, Ronald Springer, Nico Hampe, Jenny Gehlen, Thomas M. Magin, Bernd Hoffmann, Rudolf Merkel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Methods and Protocols
Subjects:
cell mechanics
cell stretching
atomic force microscopy
strain stiffening
cytokeratin network mechanics
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2409-9279/2/2/43

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