Thermal Response of Protein Microtubules: A Nonlocal Elasticity Perspective on Cellular Mechanics

This study delves into the dynamic behavior and thermal effects on isolated protein microtubules. Microtubules, pivotal as bio-beam structures, form an essential component of the cytoskeleton in eukaryotic cells. Modeling microtubules as beam elements is crucial for accurately capturing their dynamic characteristics. To this end, the equation of motion is formulated, accompanied by parametric analyses to examine the influences of shear deformation, thermal effects, and the length scale coefficient. The findings are then juxtaposed with classical systems and existing literature, demonstrating that the approach adopted in this research yields results that are not only more precise but also align more closely with experimental data, underscoring the superiority of the proposed system in capturing the nuanced behavior of microtubules.