2 papers
physics.app-ph2025
Mechanosensitive polymer matrices of biologically-relevant compliance based on upconverting nanoparticles
Cindy H. Shi, Mia C. Cano, Jason R. Casar +5
Upconverting nanoparticles (UCNPs) are promising optical biomechanical force sensors due to their near infrared excitation, low toxicity, photostability, and linear colorimetric se…
q-bio.TO2025
Upconverting microgauges reveal intraluminal force dynamics in vivo
Jason R. Casar, Claire A. McLellan, Cindy Shi +8
The forces generated by action potentials in muscle cells shuttle blood, food and waste products throughout the luminal structures of the body. Although non-invasive electrophysiol…