Supported planar bilayers in studies on immune cell adhesion and communication
Supported planar bilayers have been used extensively in immunology to study molecular
interactions at interfaces as a model for cell–cell interaction. Examples include Fc receptor …
interactions at interfaces as a model for cell–cell interaction. Examples include Fc receptor …
The evolution of artificial light actuators in living systems: from planar to nanostructured interfaces
Artificially enhancing light sensitivity in living cells allows control of neuronal paths or vital
functions avoiding the wiring associated with the use of stimulation electrodes. Many …
functions avoiding the wiring associated with the use of stimulation electrodes. Many …
Interferometric fluorescent super-resolution microscopy resolves 3D cellular ultrastructure
G Shtengel, JA Galbraith… - Proceedings of the …, 2009 - National Acad Sciences
Understanding molecular-scale architecture of cells requires determination of 3D locations
of specific proteins with accuracy matching their nanometer-length scale. Existing electron …
of specific proteins with accuracy matching their nanometer-length scale. Existing electron …
Distinct regimes of elastic response and deformation modes of cross-linked cytoskeletal and semiflexible polymer networks
Semiflexible polymers such as filamentous actin (F-actin) play a vital role in the mechanical
behavior of cells, yet the basic properties of cross-linked F-actin networks remain poorly …
behavior of cells, yet the basic properties of cross-linked F-actin networks remain poorly …
Labelfree fully electronic nucleic acid detection system based on a field-effect transistor device
F Uslu, S Ingebrandt, D Mayer, S Böcker-Meffert… - Biosensors and …, 2004 - Elsevier
The labelfree detection of nucleic acid sequences is one of the modern attempts to develop
quick, cheap and miniaturised hand-held devices for the future genetic testing in …
quick, cheap and miniaturised hand-held devices for the future genetic testing in …
Metal-induced energy transfer for live cell nanoscopy
The discovery of Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) has revolutionized our ability to
measure inter-and intramolecular distances on the nanometre scale using fluorescence …
measure inter-and intramolecular distances on the nanometre scale using fluorescence …
Transistor probes local potassium conductances in the adhesion region of cultured rat hippocampal neurons
S Vassanelli, P Fromherz - Journal of Neuroscience, 1999 - Soc Neuroscience
Adhesion interactions of neurons in a tissue may affect the ion conductance of the plasma
membrane, inducing selective localization and modulation of channels. We studied the …
membrane, inducing selective localization and modulation of channels. We studied the …
Electrical interfacing of nerve cells and semiconductor chips
P Fromherz - ChemPhysChem, 2002 - Wiley Online Library
The electrical interfacing of individual nerve cells and silicon microstructures is considered,
as well as the assembly of elementary hybrid systems made of neuronal networks and …
as well as the assembly of elementary hybrid systems made of neuronal networks and …
[HTML][HTML] Measuring distances in supported bilayers by fluorescence interference-contrast microscopy: polymer supports and SNARE proteins
V Kiessling, LK Tamm - Biophysical journal, 2003 - cell.com
Fluorescence interference-contrast (FLIC) microscopy is a powerful new technique to
measure vertical distances from reflective surfaces. A pattern of varying intensity is created …
measure vertical distances from reflective surfaces. A pattern of varying intensity is created …
[HTML][HTML] Dynamics of vesicles in a wall-bounded shear flow
M Abkarian, A Viallat - Biophysical journal, 2005 - cell.com
We report a detailed study of the behavior (shapes, experienced forces, velocities) of giant
lipid vesicles subjected to a shear flow close to a wall. Vesicle buoyancy, size, and reduced …
lipid vesicles subjected to a shear flow close to a wall. Vesicle buoyancy, size, and reduced …