Anisotropy vs isotropy in living cell indentation with AFM
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-42077-1
Abstract: The measurement of local mechanical properties of living cells by nano/micro indentation relies on the foundational assumption of locally isotropic cellular deformation. As a consequence of assumed isotropy, the cell membrane and underlying cytoskeleton are… read more here.
Keywords: actin cap; indentation; deformation; isotropy ... See more keywords