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Combining Atomic Force Microscopy and Optical Microscopy to Study the Interaction Between Dopamine and D1-Receptor in SH-SY5Y Cells

In the present study we investigated the potential application of force measurements in monitoring the response and binding properties of dopamine D1 receptor upon stimulation with dopamine.

From Veeco 22 Jun 2009

High-Resolution Imaging of Native Lens Membranes and Constitutive Protein Components Using Atomic Force Microscope

In this application note, we demonstrate the utility of AFM in delineating the cause of cataracts. High-resolution imaging of native lens membranes and the constitutive protein components was achieved using a customized Veeco atomic force microscope.

From Veeco 22 Jun 2009

Advantages of Using Dektak Surface Profilers with Vision 3D Analysis Software

This application note describes the advantages of 3D measurement options available through a combination of Veeco's Dektak Stylus Profiler and Vision 3D analysis software.

From Veeco 22 Jun 2009

High-Definition Vertical Scanning Interferometry Enables Greater Measurement Detail

Optical profilers are microscopes that use the interference of two beams of light for characterizing surface topographies. Veeco¡¯s new high-definition vertical scanning interferometry (HDVSI) mode uses an algorithm to give subnanometer precision on a range of surfaces in a single measurement

From Veeco 22 Jun 2009

Automatic Step Detection Feature for Dektak Surface Profilers

Dektak stylus profilers provide accurate step height measurements from several nanometers through hundreds of microns, with repeatability down to 7.5 Angstroms.

From Veeco 22 Jun 2009

Nanoscale Thermal Analysis of Polymers

The Veeco Instruments Thermal Analysis (VITA) module enables nanoscale thermal analysis (nTA), a novel technique that allows the determination of the local transition temperature on the surface of a material with nanoscale spatial resolution.

From Veeco 22 Jun 2009

Optical Profiling Increases Yield and Lower Overall Production Cost of Solar Cells

The rapid, accurate, and versatile metrology solutions offered by Veeco's stylus and optical profilers are being utilized by many solar cell manufacturers to increase yield and lower the overall production cost of solar cells.

From Veeco 22 Jun 2009

Using Atomic Force Microscopy with Functionalized Tips to Investigate Drug Interactions

Current antibacterial drugs might become ineffective in the near future due to a phenomenon called pharmacoresistance. In this article vancomycinmodified tips were used to measure the forces and dynamics of the vancomycin/D-Ala-D-Ala interaction.

From Veeco 22 Jun 2009

P8000 Series High-Speed Polarimeter Characterized by Excellent Measurement Speed

The NEW Model P8000-Series Polarimeters from A. Kruess Optronic is characterized by excellent measurement speed over their entire range. A special measuring method provides continuously calculated analytical results at a measuring time down to One Second.

From A.KRÜSS Optronic GmbH 9 Aug 2008

PT 31 Adjustable Electronic Peltier Thermostat

PT 31 Adjustable Electronic Peltier Thermostat is a versatile, high-performance instrument . In one application, for example, it can be used to set the correct refractometer temperature. It is extremely robust, compact and easy to operate. Thanks to its small footprint, it does not take up valuable space in the laboratory.

From A.KRÜSS Optronic GmbH 9 Aug 2008