Micro and nano-scale technologies for cell mechanics
Sažetak Cell mechanics is a multidisciplinary field that bridges cell biology with fundamental
mechanics, and micro and nanotechnology, which synergize to help us better understand …
mechanics, and micro and nanotechnology, which synergize to help us better understand …
Investigation into local cell mechanics by atomic force microscopy mapping and optical tweezer vertical indentation
G Coceano, MS Yousafzai, W Ma, F Ndoye… - …, 2015 - iopscience.iop.org
Investigating the mechanical properties of cells could reveal a potential source of label-free
markers of cancer progression, based on measurable viscoelastic parameters. The Young's …
markers of cancer progression, based on measurable viscoelastic parameters. The Young's …
Substrate-dependent cell elasticity measured by optical tweezers indentation
In the last decade, cell elasticity has been widely investigated as a potential label free
indicator for cellular alteration in different diseases, cancer included. Cell elasticity can be …
indicator for cellular alteration in different diseases, cancer included. Cell elasticity can be …
Compromised Biomechanical Properties, Cell–Cell Adhesion and Nanotubes Communication in Cardiac Fibroblasts Carrying the Lamin A/C D192G Mutation
Clinical effects induced by arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM) originate from a large
spectrum of genetic variations, including the missense mutation of the lamin A/C gene …
spectrum of genetic variations, including the missense mutation of the lamin A/C gene …
Substrate stiffness mediates formation of novel cytoskeletal structures in fibroblasts during cell–microspheres interaction
O Adamczyk, Z Baster, M Szczypior… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
It is well known that living cells interact mechanically with their microenvironment. Many
basic cell functions, like migration, proliferation, gene expression, and differentiation, are …
basic cell functions, like migration, proliferation, gene expression, and differentiation, are …
The influence of lateral forces on the cell stiffness measurement by optical tweezers vertical indentation
F Ndoye, MS Yousafzai, G Coceano… - International Journal …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
We studied the lateral forces arising during the vertical indentation of the cell membrane by
an optically trapped microbead, using back focal plane interferometry to determine force …
an optically trapped microbead, using back focal plane interferometry to determine force …
Cytoskeleton modification and cholesterol depletion affect membrane properties and caveolae positioning of CHO cells
M Grundner, Š Zemljič Jokhadar - The Journal of Membrane Biology, 2014 - Springer
The formation of protrusions is necessary for numerous biological processes. It involves
extension of the plasma membrane, and the force needed for this is provided by the actin …
extension of the plasma membrane, and the force needed for this is provided by the actin …
Experimental determination of trapping efficiency of optical tweezers
We report an experimental determination of trapping efficiency of optical fields acting on
spherical particles diluted in viscous fluids. This parameter was derived from experimentally …
spherical particles diluted in viscous fluids. This parameter was derived from experimentally …
The mathematical cell model reconstructed from interference microscopy data
AA Rogotnev, AS Nikitiuk, OB Naimark… - AIP Conference …, 2017 - pubs.aip.org
The mathematical model of cell dynamics is developed to link the dynamics of the phase cell
thickness with the signs of the oncological pathology. The measurements of irregular …
thickness with the signs of the oncological pathology. The measurements of irregular …
Cancer cell mechanics and cell microenvironment: an optical tweezers study
MS Yousafzai - 2016 - arts.units.it
Since cancer metastasis is a complex process, lot of research has been carried out to
identify different hallmarks for its diagnosis and cure. Mechanical alterations in cancer cells …
identify different hallmarks for its diagnosis and cure. Mechanical alterations in cancer cells …