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Journal
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In order to provide insight into how anisotropic nano‐objects interact with living cell membranes, and possibly self‐assemble, magnetic nanorods with an average size of around 100 nm × 1 µm are designed by assembling iron oxide nanocubes within a polymeric matrix under a magnetic field. The nano–bio interface at the cell membrane under the influence of a rotating magnetic field is then explored. A complex structuration of the nanorods intertwined with the membranes is observed. Unexpectedly, after a magnetic rotating stimulation, the resulting macrorods are able to rotate freely for multiple rotations, revealing the creation of a biomagnetic torsion pendulum.
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Publication date: 
1 Aug 2017
Authors: 

François Mazuel, Samuel Mathieu, Riccardo Di Corato, Jean‐Claude Bacri, Thierry Meylheuc, Teresa Pellegrino, Myriam Reffay, Claire Wilhelm

Biblio References: 
Volume: 13 Issue: 31 Pages: 1701274
Origin: 
Small