摘要 |
The present invention relates to a device for mechanically deforming cells comprising: a cell holding element (33) for holding a cell (32) in a cell holding zone, a micro-actuator (31) for applying a force on the held cell (32), wherein said micro-actuator (31) can be electrically, thermally, photonically or magnetically actuated and wherein the micro-actuator (31) applies said force on the cell (32) in a non-actuated or an actuated state, and a stimulation unit (35) for electrically, thermally, photonically or magnetically actuating said micro-actuator (31).
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