Table 1 Key simulation parameters for the model
Parameter | Definition | Value | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
K S | Spring constant for stretching/compression | 1 × 10−6 N/m | [11] |
K B | Spring constant for bending | 1 × 10−10 N | [12] |
K a | Area expansion modulus for local area | 3 × 10−3 N/m | [12] |
K A | Area expansion modulus whole membrane area | 2 × 10−3 N/m | [12] |
K V | Penalty coefficient | 50Â N/m2 | [12] |
Ρ RBC | Density of the RBC membrane particles | 1098 kg/m3 | [25] |
Ρ Cytoplasm | Density of the cytoplasm particles | 1050 kg/m3 | [26] |
Ρ Plasma | Density of the plasma particles | 1025 kg/m3 | [27] |
µ RBC | RBC membrane viscosity | 1 × 10−3 Pa s | Set |
µ Cytoplasm | Cytoplasm viscosity | 5 × 10−3 Pa s | [28] |
µ Plasma | Plasma viscosity | 1 × 10−3 Pa s | [28] |