Table 1.
Parameters of the Axon Model
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axon length | 40 | μm | (78) |
| Axon diameter | 540 | nm | (49) |
| Microtubules per cross section | 9.5 | – | (48) |
| Microtubule length | 10 | μm | (15, 79) |
| Microtubule stiffness | 1200 | MPa | (80) |
| Microtubule area | 400 | nm2 | (81) |
| (De-)polymerization time | 50 | s | (82) |
| Dynein/tau angle | 30 | deg | (49) |
| Myosin angle | 75 | deg | (49) |
| Dynein/tau stiffness | 70 | MPa | (65) |
| Myosin stiffness | 40 | MPa | (65) |
| Cross-link area | 1 | nm2 | – |
| Max. cross-link stretch | 1.5 | – | – |
| External load | 1000 | pN | (69, 83, 84) |
| Cytosol viscosity | 5 | mPa⋅s | (85) |
deg, degree; Max, maximal.