Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) is successfully used for the quantitative investigation of the
cellular mechanosensing of the microenvironment. To this purpose, several force …

Extracellular matrix (ECM), as a dynamic component of the tissue, influences cell behavior
and plays an important role in cell mechanics and tissue homeostasis. Reciprocally, this …

The extracellular matrix (ECM) determines 3D tissue architecture and provides structural
support and chemical and mechanical cues to the cells. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) has …

We review the advances obtained by using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)-based
approaches in the field of cell/tissue mechanics and adhesion, comparing the solutions …

Biosensors are aimed at detecting tiny physical and chemical stimuli in biological systems.
Physical forces are ubiquitous, being implied in all cellular processes, including cell …

Cell adhesion receptors play a central role in sensing and integrating signals provided by
the cellular environment. Thus, understanding adhesive interactions at the cell–biomaterial …

Physical forces and mechanical properties have critical roles in cellular function, physiology
and disease. Over the past decade, atomic force microscopy (AFM) techniques have …

Atomic force microscopy (AFM)-based single-cell force spectroscopy (SCFS) enables the
quantitative study of cell adhesion under physiological conditions. SCFS probes adhesive …

There is growing recognition that the mechanical interactions between cells and their local
extracellular matrix (ECM) are central regulators of tissue development, homeostasis, repair …

The behavior and mechanical properties of cells are strongly dependent on the biochemical
and biomechanical properties of their microenvironment. Thus, understanding the …