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In this study, we investigated the depth-dependent mechanical properties of renal tubular epithelial cells using atomic force microscopy (AFM)-based nanoindentation in combination with finite element analysis (FEA). Two material models\u2014viscoelastic (VE) and poroviscoelastic (PVE)\u2014were applied to fit the force-relaxation response at various indentation depths. The PVE model demonstrated better fitting performance in capturing time- and depth-dependent behavior within the tested indentation range, by incorporating the effects of fluid redistribution within the cytoplasm. Furthermore, we assessed the impact of cytochalasin D on the mechanical response of cells. Drug treatment led to a significant reduction in elastic modulus and an increase in hydraulic permeability, indicating a softening effect and enhanced fluid mobility associated with cytoskeletal disruption. 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