TABLE 1.
Key parameters for the SPAM vesicle simulation
| Parameter | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| SPAM cutoff | σ (10−6m) | 1 |
| Timestep | δt (μs) | 0.0001 |
| LG parameter | Γ* (μm2/μs) | 2 |
| CH parameter | M* (μm4/μs) | 20 |
| Unit of mass | m (10−16 kg) | ρAh/N |
| Modulus | λ0 (10−3 kg/(ms2) | 5.4 |
| Bulk modulus parameter | ɛ | 10 to 100 |
| Membrane thickness | h (μm) | 0.0034 |
| Relative demixing strength | a* (μm−2) | 0.4 (rough); 0.2 (smooth) |
| Relative curvature coupling | Λ* | 5 (rough); 8 (smooth) |
The terms rough and smooth refer to the texture of the two SPAM GUVs examined.