Observation of living cells using the atomic force microscope

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_FCF17AE2205A
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Title
Observation of living cells using the atomic force microscope
Journal
Biophysical Journal
Author(s)
Kasas  S., Gotzos  V., Celio  M. R.
ISSN
0006-3495
Publication state
Published
Issued date
02/1993
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
64
Number
2
Pages
539-544
Notes
Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't --- Old month value: Feb
Abstract
We used an atomic force microscope (AFM) to image samples immersed in a fluid in order to study the dynamic behavior of the membranes of living cells. AFM images of cultured cells immersed in a buffer were obtained without any preliminary preparation. We observed surface changes and displacements which suggest that the cells were still alive during the measurements. Some membrane details imaged with the AFM have also been observed using a scanning electron microscope and their dynamic behavior has been confirmed by microcinematography. We believe that the AFM will offer new insights into the exploration of dynamic changes affecting cell membranes.
Keywords
Biophysics Cell Line Cells/*ultrastructure Cytological Techniques Evaluation Studies Humans Microscopy/instrumentation/*methods Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
Pubmed
Web of science
Open Access
Yes
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