Magnetically responsive microflaps reveal cell membrane boundaries from multiple angles.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
A microflap system to incline adherent cells in the desired orientation is described. Inclination angles of cell-laden microflaps are precisely controlled by the applied magnetic field, enabling us to observe cell-membrane boundaries from multiple angles. This system is equipped with conventional microscopes, allowing clear focused images of cell-membrane boundaries to be obtained with high magnification.
Medical subject headings
- Cell Membrane
- Fibroblasts
- Image Enhancement
- Magnetics
- Micromanipulation
- Microscopy