Studying cell adhesion

Attaching to a surface, whether another cell's membrane or a tissue, is a intricate biological event. Many physiological and disease-related processes begin with this adhesion, which makes it a central step to understand.

This methods volume brings together a broad range of leading techniques for examining how membranes interact with each other or with a substrate, and for measuring the structure and movement of molecules on the cell surface. It covers demanding quantitative approaches alongside simpler semi-quantitative methods that are easier to carry out.

Each technique is supported by a substantial theoretical foundation, so readers can judge its strengths and limits and apply it with confidence in their own work.