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Estimates of the mechanical parameters of the half-sarcomere with models 1 and 2
| Model | s (nm) | Cf (nm/T0) | CP (nm/T0) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model 1 | 1.56 ± 0.03 | 1.77 ± 0.04 | — |
| Model 2 | 1.66 ± 0.05 | 1.84 ± 0.08 | 28.9 ± 1.0 |
Abbreviations: Cf, filament compliance; CP, compliance of the elastic element in parallel with force-generating motors; s, strain in the array of myosin motors; and T0, plateau force reached during an isometric tetanus.
