The dynamic interface between the cellular membrane and 3D nanostructures determines biological processes and guides the design of novel biomedical devices. Despite the fact that recent advancements in the fabrication of artificial biointerfaces have yielded an enhanced understanding of this interface, there remain open questions on how the cellular membrane reacts and behaves in the presence of sharp objects on the nanoscale. Here we provide a multifaceted characterization of the cellular membrane's mechanical stability when closely interacting with high-aspect-ratio 3D vertical nanostructures, providing strong evidence that vertical nanostructures spontaneously penetrate the cellular membrane to form a steady intracellular coupling only in rare cases and under specific conditions. The cell membrane is able to conform tightly over the majority of structures with various shapes while maintaining its integrity.
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