Elsevier, Biophysical Chemistry, 2-3(115), p. 251-254
DOI: 10.1016/j.bpc.2004.12.030
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A new formula for the force vs. extension relation is derived from the discrete version of the so-called Worm-like chain model. This formula correctly fits some recent experimental data on polymer stretching. Moreover, we have compared our formula with a Monte Carlo simulation of a semiflexible polymer.