AFM in cellular and molecular microbiology

• Published in: Cellular microbiology Vol. 23; no. 7; pp. e13324 - n/a
• Main Authors: Dufrêne, Yves F., Viljoen, Albertus, Mignolet, Johann, Mathelié‐Guinlet, Marion
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Chichester, UK John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01.07.2021
• Subjects: Adhesins; Adhesion; Antiinfectives and antibacterials; Atomic force microscopes; Atomic force microscopy; Bacteria; Bacteria - ultrastructure; Bacterial Proteins - ultrastructure; cell adhesion; Cell envelopes; Cell surface; Cellular Structures - ultrastructure; Elasticity; Envelopes; Imaging; infection; Ligands; Microbiology; Microorganisms; Microscopy, Atomic Force - methods; Molecular biology; Pathogens; Pili; pilus; Receptors; single cell microbiology; single molecules; Single-Cell Analysis - methods; Spectroscopy; Spectrum analysis; Tensile strength; Tensile stress; Turgor; Ultrastructure; infection; pathogens; adhesins; cell adhesion; single cell microbiology; pilus; single molecules; atomic force microscopy
• ISSN: 1462-5814; 1462-5822; 1462-5822
• DOI: 10.1111/cmi.13324

The unique capabilities of the atomic force microscope (AFM), including super‐resolution imaging, piconewton force‐sensitivity, nanomanipulation and ability to work under physiological conditions, have offered exciting avenues for cellular and molecular biology research. AFM imaging has helped unrav...