Compression test of a living cell

Infection and disease frequently result in variations in the mechanical properties of living cells. Quantitative nanomechanical tests of cell membrane stiffness can help identify if and how a single cell was affected. In this application note, Bruker Nano utilizes a Hysitron^® TI Series TriboIndenter^® to perform compression tests on a single cell with a diamond fluid cell 100 μm flat end 90° conical probe.