Acoustic erythrocytometer for mechanically probing cell viscoelasticity
Andreas Link, Thomas Franke
Abstract
that reveal both the viscous and elastic properties of the cells. The precision of the measurement allows us to distinguish between individual cells in the suspension and provides a quantitative viscoelastic fingerprint of the blood sample at single cell resolution. The method overcomes limitations of other techniques that provide averaged values and has the potential for high-throughput.
Topics & Concepts
ViscoelasticityMicrofluidicsPopulationAcousticsMaterials scienceComposite materialNanotechnologyPhysicsMedicineEnvironmental healthMicrofluidic and Bio-sensing TechnologiesBlood properties and coagulationErythrocyte Function and Pathophysiology