Fig. 3. Tapping mode atomic force microscopy (TMAFM) of isolated fibrillin-rich
microfibrils on mica. (A) 1 µmx1 µm scan of beaded microfibrils
isolated from fetal bovine nuchal ligament. (B,C) 180 nmx80 nm extracted
region of three beaded repeats (C shows height contour map). (D) 3D height
contour profile of the three beaded repeat units.