Publications by authors named "Veronika Cencen"
High-speed atomic force microscopy (HS-AFM) is a popular molecular imaging technique for visualizing single-molecule biological processes in real-time due to its ability to image under physiological conditions in liquid environments. The photothermal off-resonance tapping (PORT) mode uses a drive laser to oscillate the cantilever in a controlled manner. This direct cantilever actuation is effective in the MHz range.
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- Scientists found that soft cancer cells are harder for T-cells to kill.
- Making cancer cells stiffer by reducing cholesterol helps T-cells do their job better, especially in mice tests.
- This research suggests that changing the stiffness of cancer cells could be a new way to make cancer treatments more effective.
Advanced in vitro models called "organ-on-a-chip" can mimic the specific cellular environment found in various tissues. Many of these models include a thin, sometimes flexible, membrane aimed at mimicking the extracellular matrix (ECM) scaffold of in vivo barriers. These membranes are often made of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), a silicone rubber that poorly mimics the chemical and physical properties of the basal membrane.
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