Figure 3From: Bioimprinted polymer platforms for cell culture using soft lithography Atomic force microscopy image of multiple cells showing the replication fidelity of bioimprinted Ishikawa cell features in polymethacrylate. Because it is a negative mould indentations and pores on the cell surface appear as protrusions on the AFM. Similarly, the nuclear envelope appears as an impression into the polymer surface. Insert: Low magnification AFM image of Bioimprint in polymethacrylate of a culture of Ishikawa cells. Red dotted lines identify cell borders, dark areas are the replicated nuclei.Back to article page