Biomechanical profiling of human epithelial corneal cells using atomic force microscopy
Tognon, T.; Biffe, C. A.; Costa, C. A. R.; Cristovam, P. C.; Rosa, L. R. d.; Michelacci, Y. M.; Raad, E.; Campos, M.
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Techniques for measuring the hardness of different substances have been described over the decades. In recent years, with the advancement of nanometric-scale evaluation technologies, interest in the biomechanical properties of cellular structures has grown. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) has emerged and evolved in this context, now featuring specialized modules for submerged specimens. This study was conducted on live human corneal epithelial cells, using AFM indentation on specimens derived from primary cultures obtained from healthy post-mortem donor corneas via an eye bank. Hardness measurements were taken from different regions of the epithelial cells: central, paracentral, and peripheral. Differences in hardness were found in the peripheral regions compared to the central and paracentral zones, reviving the debate on epithelial architecture and function. The measurement protocol presented is a pioneering approach in ophthalmology, and the findings differ from previously reported results for other cell types. Describing the biomechanical profile of ocular cells may greatly contribute to understanding the pathophysiology of ocular diseases, improving existing techniques, and serving as a foundation for new therapeutic strategies.
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