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Physiological parameters
| Parameter | Value | Refs. |
|---|---|---|
| Shear modulus of the membrane (G1) | 1.0 × 104 dyne/cm2 | (21) |
| Shear modulus of the cell body (G2) | 1.0 × 102 dyne/cm2 | (26) |
| Membrane thickness (h) | 10 nm | (14) |
| Endothelial cell thickness (H) | 5 μm | (24) |
| Cardiac cycle frequency | 1 Hz | |
| Cell length (L) | 50 μm | (15) |
| Time constant (α) | 60 s | (25) |
| Circumferential stretch ratio (λ2) | 1.025 ± 0.025 | (3) |
| Mean shear stress (τm) | 10 dyne/cm2 | (3) |
| Shear stress amplitude (τt) | 0–40 dyne/cm2 |
