A cost-effective method to immobilize hydrated soft-tissue samples for atomic force microscopy

Immobilizing hydrated soft tissue specimens for atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a challenge. Here, we describe a simple and very cost-effective immobilization method, based on the use of transglutaminase in an aqueous environment, and successfully apply it to AFM characterization of human native Wh...

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Veröffentlicht in:BioTechniques. - 1988. - 61(2016), 4 vom: 01. Okt., Seite 206-209
1. Verfasser: Sahai, Suchit (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Wilkerson, Marysuna, Zaske, Ana Maria, Olson, Scott D, Cox, Charles S, Triolo, Fabio
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2016
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:BioTechniques
Schlagworte:Journal Article Wharton’s jelly atomic force microscopy bioadhesives polyphenolic proteins soft tissue transglutaminase wet-adhesion Biocompatible Materials Tissue Adhesives
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