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This paper demonstrates a protocol to characterize the mechanical properties of living cells by means of microindentation using an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM).
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Thomas, G., Burnham, N. A., Camesano, T. A., Wen, Q. Measuring the Mechanical Properties of Living Cells Using Atomic Force Microscopy. J. Vis. Exp. (76), e50497, doi:10.3791/50497 (2013).
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