A Monte Carlo simulation of two-dimensional vesicles, modeled as closed, planar, self-avoiding tethered chains is presented. The effects of an internal pressure increment, {Δ}p, and a bending rigidity, {κ}, on the sizes and shapes is studied. For {κ}=0 scaling behavior is found, which, in the asymptotic deflated regime, {Δ}p<0, matches the behavior of branched polymers. For {κ}>0 various nontrivial equilibrium shapes or cytotypes appear and dynamical behavior reminiscent of nonlinear flickering in real vesicles is found.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Leibler et al. (1987) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: