FIG. 2.
Distribution of the repulsive force at contact (F0) and its range (Lambda) for S. mutans LT11 and IB03987 for a laminin-coated AFM tip approaching cell surfaces. (Left panels) pH 5.8. (Right panels) pH 6.8. Each histogram was based on 200 to 300 force-distance curves, equally divided among five different bacteria.