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Atsushi Taninaka1, Yuuichi Hirano, Osamu Takeuchi

  • 1Institute of Applied Physics, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba 305-8573, Japan; E-Mails: jun_t@bk.tsukuba.ac.jp (A.T.); bk201120358@s.bk.tsukuba.ac.jp (Y.H.); takeuchi@bk.tsukuba.ac.jp (O.T.).

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Background:

  • Dynamic force spectroscopy (DFS) analyzes single-molecule interactions using the Bell-Evans model.
  • It measures bond rupture forces under increasing load rates to determine bond lifetimes and potential landscapes.
  • Previous DFS studies, like those on streptavidin/biotin, yielded inconsistent results, highlighting the need for methodological refinement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of sampling rate on Dynamic Force Spectroscopy (DFS) analysis.
  • To identify optimal experimental conditions for precise molecular interaction studies using DFS.
  • To address inconsistencies in previous DFS findings by examining methodological factors.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized atomic force microscopy (AFM) for precise molecular interaction analysis.
  • Employed Dynamic Force Spectroscopy (DFS) based on the Bell-Evans model.
  • Compared DFS analysis results at different sampling rates (1 kHz vs. 100 kHz).

Main Results:

  • Significant deformation of rupture force histograms was observed at a 1 kHz sampling rate compared to 100 kHz.
  • The sampling rate fundamentally influences the shape of force histograms in DFS.
  • This indicates that experimental conditions, specifically sampling rate, critically affect DFS data.

Conclusions:

  • Ensuring appropriate experimental conditions, particularly the sampling rate, is fundamental for advancing DFS.
  • Accurate DFS analysis requires careful consideration of data acquisition parameters like sampling rate.
  • This study provides critical insights for improving the reliability and consistency of DFS measurements.