Quantifying molecular- To cellular-level forces in living cells

Jason Pan, Tommy Kmieciak, Yen Ting Liu, Matthew Wildenradt, Yun Sheng Chen, Yang Zhao

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Abstract

Mechanical cues have been suggested to play an important role in cell functions and cell fate determination, however, such physical quantities are challenging to directly measure in living cells with single molecule sensitivity and resolution. In this review, we focus on two main technologies that are promising in probing forces at the single molecule level. We review their theoretical fundamentals, recent technical advancements, and future directions, tailored specifically for interrogating mechanosensitive molecules in live cells.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number483001
JournalJournal of Physics D: Applied Physics
Volume54
Issue number48
Early online dateSep 9 2021
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2 2021

Keywords

  • FRET
  • atomic force microscopy
  • conformational imaging
  • mechanobiology
  • molecular forces

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Acoustics and Ultrasonics
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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