Research Article
A New Approach for the AFM-Based Mechanical Characterization of Biological Samples
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(a) AFM load-displacement curves, (b) loading load-indentation data and a fit to equation (12) , (c) the data present a linear behavior , and (d) Young’s modulus as calculated using a fit to equation (12) and using the proposed by this paper approach. The difference is negligible, since the sample presents a linear elastic behavior for the selected data range. The ratio is also presented.
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