Machine learning and artificial intelligence: Enabling the clinical translation of atomic force microscopy-based biomarkers for cancer diagnosis

The influence of biomechanics on cell function has become increasingly defined over recent years. Biomechanical changes are known to affect oncogenesis; however, these effects are not yet fully understood. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is the gold standard method for measuring tissue mechanics on th...

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Main Authors: Aidan T. O’Dowling, Brian J. Rodriguez, Tom K. Gallagher, Stephen D. Thorpe
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
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description The influence of biomechanics on cell function has become increasingly defined over recent years. Biomechanical changes are known to affect oncogenesis; however, these effects are not yet fully understood. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is the gold standard method for measuring tissue mechanics on the micro- or nano-scale. Due to its complexity, however, AFM has yet to become integrated in routine clinical diagnosis. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have the potential to make AFM more accessible, principally through automation of analysis. In this review, AFM and its use for the assessment of cell and tissue mechanics in cancer is described. Research relating to the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the analysis of AFM topography and force spectroscopy of cancer tissue and cells are reviewed. The application of machine learning and artificial intelligence to AFM has the potential to enable the widespread use of nanoscale morphologic and biomechanical features as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers in cancer treatment.
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spelling doaj-art-3ddc98631da143d798e2c9ca3a4130de2025-08-20T01:58:11ZengElsevierComputational and Structural Biotechnology Journal2001-03702024-12-012466167110.1016/j.csbj.2024.10.006Machine learning and artificial intelligence: Enabling the clinical translation of atomic force microscopy-based biomarkers for cancer diagnosisAidan T. O’Dowling0Brian J. Rodriguez1Tom K. Gallagher2Stephen D. Thorpe3UCD School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; UCD Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; Department of Hepatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, IrelandUCD Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; UCD School of Physics, University College Dublin, Dublin, IrelandUCD School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; Department of Hepatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, IrelandUCD School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; UCD Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; Trinity Centre for Bioengineering, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; Correspondence to: UCD Conway Institute, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin D04 V1W8, Ireland.The influence of biomechanics on cell function has become increasingly defined over recent years. Biomechanical changes are known to affect oncogenesis; however, these effects are not yet fully understood. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is the gold standard method for measuring tissue mechanics on the micro- or nano-scale. Due to its complexity, however, AFM has yet to become integrated in routine clinical diagnosis. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have the potential to make AFM more accessible, principally through automation of analysis. In this review, AFM and its use for the assessment of cell and tissue mechanics in cancer is described. Research relating to the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the analysis of AFM topography and force spectroscopy of cancer tissue and cells are reviewed. The application of machine learning and artificial intelligence to AFM has the potential to enable the widespread use of nanoscale morphologic and biomechanical features as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers in cancer treatment.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S200103702400326XForce spectroscopyTissue mechanicsCell mechanicsMechanobiologyBiophysicsAtomic force microscopy
spellingShingle Aidan T. O’Dowling
Brian J. Rodriguez
Tom K. Gallagher
Stephen D. Thorpe
Machine learning and artificial intelligence: Enabling the clinical translation of atomic force microscopy-based biomarkers for cancer diagnosis
Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal
Force spectroscopy
Tissue mechanics
Cell mechanics
Mechanobiology
Biophysics
Atomic force microscopy
title Machine learning and artificial intelligence: Enabling the clinical translation of atomic force microscopy-based biomarkers for cancer diagnosis
title_full Machine learning and artificial intelligence: Enabling the clinical translation of atomic force microscopy-based biomarkers for cancer diagnosis
title_fullStr Machine learning and artificial intelligence: Enabling the clinical translation of atomic force microscopy-based biomarkers for cancer diagnosis
title_full_unstemmed Machine learning and artificial intelligence: Enabling the clinical translation of atomic force microscopy-based biomarkers for cancer diagnosis
title_short Machine learning and artificial intelligence: Enabling the clinical translation of atomic force microscopy-based biomarkers for cancer diagnosis
title_sort machine learning and artificial intelligence enabling the clinical translation of atomic force microscopy based biomarkers for cancer diagnosis
topic Force spectroscopy
Tissue mechanics
Cell mechanics
Mechanobiology
Biophysics
Atomic force microscopy
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S200103702400326X
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