Atomic Force Microscopy Studies of Cancer Cells

The Atomic Force Microscope is a powerful technique to measure both topographical images and physical properties of materials. This instrument has proven to be valuable in many areas of biophysics research. In this study, the human epithelial cell line Caco-2 cells were grown and imaged using Atomic Force Microscopy. Current research is being performed to understand transport through the cell layers formed on the colon. This presentation will provide progress toward an understanding of the Caco-2 morphology and 2D film growth patterns.