Cross-link governed dynamics of biopolymer networks

Kavli Affiliate: Martin Depken | Summary:Cytoskeletal networks of biopolymers are cross-linked by a variety of proteins. Experiments have shown that dynamic cross-linking with physiological linker proteins leads to complex stress relaxation and enables network flow at long times. We present a model for the mechanical properties of transient networks. By a combination of simulations and […]


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