Biophys. Chem. 115, 251-254 (2005)

ISSN: 0301-4622, SCI

A new interpolation formula for semiflexible polymers

A. Rosa, T. X. Hoang, D. Marenduzzo and A. Maritan

A new formula for the force vs. extension relation is derived from the discrete version of the so-called Worm-like chain model. This formula correctly fits some recent experimental data on polymer stretching. Moreover, we have compared our formula with a Monte Carlo simulation of a semiflexible polymer.

DOI: 10.1016/j.bpc.2004.12.030

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