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. 2013 Apr 12;8(4):e60972. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0060972

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Membrane tether formation mediated by sLe^x-selectin bonding during a monocyte rolling on the endothelial layer (upper) and the strategy using AFM cantilever tips bio-functionalized by sLe^x to characterize the mechanics of membrane tether adhesion (lower). (modified from Yves F. Dufrêne, 2008).