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中国科学院研究生院学报 2008
Geometric theory of elasticity on biomembranes
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Abstract:
This paper is focused on discussing the elasticity of biomembranes by using modern differential geometry. The shape equation and boundary conditions of open lipid bilayers are derived. A cell membrane is simplified as a composite shell of lipid bilayer and membrane skeleton. The membrane skeleton is shown to enhance highly the mechanical stability of cell membranes.