MEDYAN.fila_load_force

Tuple{MEDYAN.Context, MEDYAN.FilaTipIdx}

fila_load_force(
    c::MEDYAN.Context,
    tip::MEDYAN.FilaTipIdx
) -> Float64

Return the end load force for the given filament tip in pN.

Values are always ≥ 0: the compressive force component pushing inward on the tip projected along the filament axis.

Load forces are computed during minimize_energy! and baoab!. They are zero before the first mechanics cycle and after filament creation.

These load forces slow polymerization/depolymerization rates via a Boltzmann factor exp(-β × spacing × load_force).