Title :
Measuring the elastic properties of biological samples with the AFM
Author :
Radmacher, Manfred
Author_Institution :
Lehrstuhl fur Angewandte Phys., Munchen Univ., Germany
Abstract :
We discuss AFM applications in measuring or applying small forces. Instrumentation is reviewed, as well as the ability of the AFM to image living cells and measure elastic properties of biological material and cells on the submicrometer scale. AFM resolution as it pertains to soft materials is also discussed
Keywords :
Young´s modulus; biological techniques; biomechanics; cellular biophysics; image resolution; reviews; AFM; AFM resolution; atomic force microscopy; biological material; biological samples; cells; elastic properties; instrumentation; living cells; small forces; soft materials; submicrometer scale; Atomic force microscopy; Biological materials; Biological processes; Biomedical optical imaging; Biomembranes; Cells (biology); Force measurement; Force sensors; High-resolution imaging; Image resolution;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
