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Melissa J. Blumenthal

University of Cape TownORCID 0000-0002-1865-0795Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Research Focus:cell type annotation· 1 Approach:experimental assay· 1 Organism:human· 1

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Danielle Thandi SassiD· 1 shared Dirk M. LangiD· 1 shared Georgia SchäferiD· 1 shared Majahonkhe ShabanguiD· 1 shared Thomas FranziD· 1 shared

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Endothelial cells stably infected with recombinant Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus display distinct viscoelastic and morphological properties

Majahonkhe Shabangu, Melissa J. Blumenthal, Danielle Thandi Sass, Dirk M. Lang, Georgia Schäfer, Thomas Franz

This study quantifies morphological and mechanical changes in endothelial cells infected with KSHV, identifying potential diagnostic and therapeutic markers.

Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering · Apr 1, 2025Peer-reviewedBiophysics