TABLE II.
Model parameters used in the simulations.
| Parameter | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| N | 1000 | Number of cells in simulation |
| ηs | 1 | Cell-substrate friction coefficient |
| ηc | 0.1 | Cell-cell friction coefficient |
| K | 5 | Area elastic modulus |
| A0 | 1 | Preferred area |
| Λ | 0.5 | Cell-cell adhesion strength |
| k | 2 | Contractility constant |
| α | 0.1 | Persistence force strength |
| β | 0.1 | Persistence force decay |
| Gρ | 0.5 | Maximal activation rate for ρ |
| Dρ | 0.1 | Inactivation rate for ρ |
| GM | 0.5 | Maximal activation rate for M |
| DM | 0.05 | Inactivation rate for M |
| Ks | 120 | Half maximum response constant |
| n | 2 | Hill coefficient |
| t1 | 0.07 | T1 transformation threshold |