Table II.
Quantitative characterization of cell spreading as represented by max/min diameters, interfacial circumference, and surface area at contact measurements were taken from AFM topographic images without image processing.
| Figure Index | Diameter (μm) Min/Max | Ratio DMax/ DMin | Maximum Height (μm) | Circumference (μm) | Surface Area at Contact (102 μm2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 A1 | 13.0/15.4 | 1.19 | 8.99 | 43.05 | 2.58 |
| 1 A3 | 23.2/29.7 | 1.28 | 3.80 | 129.62 | 4.95 |
| 1 B1, 3A | 9.8/10.4 | 1.06 | 7.03 | 35.47 | 1.48 |
| 1 B2, 3B | 13.3/14.2 | 1.06 | 7.18 | 56.97 | 2.35 |
| 1 B3, 3C | 22.1/24.7 | 1.11 | 8.69 | 90.58 | 4.94 |
| 1 C1, 3E | 14.5/14.6 | 1.00 | 9.68 | 49.05 | 2.77 |
| 1 C2 | 21.6/23.0 | 1.08 | 6.23 | 86.44 | 4.29 |
| 1 C3 | 15.0/20.4 | 1.35 | 9.82 | 74.48 | 4.07 |
| 1 D1 | 15.9/16.0 | 1.01 | 10.71 | 53.50 | 3.74 |
| 1 D2 | 16.2/18.3 | 1.12 | 6.58 | 69.68 | 3.65 |
| 1 D3, 3D, 4D | 17.0/19.7 | 1.15 | 3.76 | 64.91 | 3.25 |
| 1 E3 | 17.6/28.0 | 1.59 | 4.18 | 96.01 | 4.22 |