Parameter [Ref]

Value

Microtubulin radius [ 21 , 22 ]

12.5 nm

Microtubulin surface area

157 nm²

Microtubulin volume

8.2 µm³

Each contract area

3.6 nm²

Initial shear modulus [ 23 ]

400 MPa

Microtubule spring constant [ 22 ]

47.1 nN/nm