Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10652192 Micron 2012 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Mechanics of primary and malignant thyroid cells are compared using AFM. ► Thyroid cancer cells are softer as well as thicker than primary cells. ► Extent of difference in rigidity is dependent on cultivation period. ► Actin cytoskeleton is relatively disorganized in cancer cells.
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