Certain important biopolymers, such as actin filaments, are known to have cross-links at their interfaces, which significantly influence their mechanical properties. To explore these effects, the force-extension and longitudinal response of wormlike chains (WLCs) with a single cross-link under tension in two-dimension are examined using both analytical methods and Brownian dynamics simulations. The cross-link is modeled as a spring in the analytical method, and mode analysis is used to calculate the path integrals associated with the partition function. These theoretical results are then validated through Brownian dynamics simulations. Final results indicate that the simulation results are consistent with the theoretical predictions, particularly for situations involving large tensile force and short chain, which are prerequisites for the application of the weak bending approximation.
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