Probing the Mechanical Properties of Pore-Spanning Plasma Membranes via AFM Indentation
Maximilian Winkler, Celine Pohl, Lamprini Giachanou, Mark Skamrahl, Andreas Janshoff, Claudia Steinem
This study quantitatively characterizes the mechanical properties of isolated plasma membranes using AFM indentation, revealing distinct pre-tension and compressibility compared to artificial membranes.
bioRxiv · Oct 20, 2026 · PreprintBiophysics