Many cell phenomena that involve shape changes are affected by the intrinsic deformability
of the plasma membrane (PM). Far from being a passive participant, the PM is now known to …

The atomic force microscope (AFM) is not only a tool to image the topography of solid
surfaces at high resolution. It can also be used to measure force-versus-distance curves …

The fluid-mosaic model posits a liquid-like plasma membrane, which can flow in response to
tension gradients. It is widely assumed that membrane flow transmits local changes in …

Neutrophilic granulocytes are able to release their own DNA as neutrophil extracellular traps
(NETs) to capture and eliminate pathogens. DNA expulsion (NETosis) has also been …

The mechanical deformation characteristics of living cells are known to influence strongly
their chemical and biological functions and the onset, progression and consequences of a …

With human and bovine red blood cells and Escherichia coli B, dielectric breakdown of cell
membranes could be demonstrated using a Coulter Counter (AEG-Telefunken, Ulm, West …

A major challenge for traditional cancer therapy, including surgical resection,
chemoradiotherapy, and immunotherapy, is how to induce tumor cell death and leverage the …

The cellular detail of blood is an essential factor in its flow, especially in vessels or devices
with size comparable to that of its suspended cells. This article motivates and reviews …

This tutorial provides an introduction to the determination of mechanical properties of
biological membranes and methods of analysis useful in their interpretation. These methods …

Pure bending of a membrane bilayer is developed including different properties for each
membrane half. Both connected and unconnected bilayer surfaces are treated. The bilayer …