Year: 1998
Type: review
Abstract: Atomic force microscopy (AFM) has proved its value not only for resolving the topographical structure of biological samples, but also for probing inherent properties of biological structures, like local interaction forces, mechanical properties or dynamics in a natural (physiological) environment. This minireview focuses on the acquisition of elasticity data of biomaterials by AFM. A possible theoretical model is presented, followed by a practical 'how to do it with AFM', and, finally, a brief overview of publications in this field is given.
Source: FEBS Letters
Authors: Anja Vinckier, Giorgio Semenza
Institutions: University of Zurich, ETH Zurich, University of Milan
Language: English
Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W1977325118