An efficient numerical Monte-Carlo method is proposed for the estimation of the entropic contribution to the elastic properties of cell protein and lipid chain biomolecules. Specific load-extension curves are obtained numerically for a group of molecules with degenerate potential energy profiles. Spread of the linear elastic regimes and dependence on the molecular weight and geometric parameters of the molecules are discussed.

Volume Subject Area:
Biological NanoMechanics
Topics:
Elasticity, Proteins, Chain, Molecular weight, Potential energy, Stress
This content is only available via PDF.
Copyright © 2010
 by ASME
You do not currently have access to this content.