Fractal properties of macrophage membrane studied by AFM

► Both untreated and treated macrophage membranes possess fractal properties. ► Macrophage treatment by colchicine, an inhibitor of the microtubule polymerization, or microtubule stabilizing agent taxol leads to the significant decrease of fractal dimension value. ► Fractal dimension value is sensitive to the relatively small concentration and short exposure time of colchicine and taxol.