Relationship of membrane micromechanics and morphology of cells adhered on different polymers

P. S. Sit, J. Kohn

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Abstract

The relationship between membrane stiffness (E) and cell spreading area (A) on different polymeric surfaces was investigated. The rat lung fibroblasts (RLF) proliferated in Dulbecco's Modified Eagle's medium were spread on hydrophiolic polymeric surfaces. The values for E and A were obtained and the extend of increased E and A was attributed to the hydrophilicity of the surfaces. The results suggested that the physicochemical properties of the underlying polymers influence the micromechanical properties of the cell membrane and the extend of cell spreading.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress
Pages1194
Number of pages1
StatePublished - 2004
EventTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress - Sydney, Australia
Duration: May 17 2004May 21 2004

Publication series

NameTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress

Other

OtherTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CitySydney
Period5/17/045/21/04

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Engineering(all)

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