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The m-Torquer:
The m-Torquer:
The Smallest Nano-compass
The Smallest Nano-compass
Our magnetic torquer (m-Torquer) is an assembled nanostructure of octahedral nanoparticles that is designed to be magnetically anisotropic with weak ferromagnetism, which can act as a nanoscale magnetic compass that rotates towards the direction of a magnetic field. It is spherical in shape and 500 nm in diameter.
Torsional force generator for ion channel gating
Torsional force generator for ion channel gating
Each m-Torquer is designed to generate enough torque force (F𝜏) in a magnetic field for ion channel gating.
Our system utilizes a rotational magnetic force generator (MFG) where a rotating magnetic field is transduced into a mechanical torque force by the m-Torquer.
It generates 2 to 10 pN under a magnetic field of 20 to 50 mT at a working distance of over tens of centimeters.
41563_2020_896_MOESM3_ESM.mp4Customizable m-Torquer
Customizable m-Torquer
The m-Torquer is an assembly of monolayer octahedral nanoparticles on a spherical support via click chemistry. The m-Torquer is designed to enable customization. For example, you can customize the overall size, magnetic properties, fluorescence tag, and targeting moiety as you want.
Our nanoparticles are customizable and requestable
Our nanoparticles are customizable and requestable
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