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Variational calculus is used to derive an equation for the shape of the cross section of a human red blood cell, the objective being the maximization of the surface area/volume ratio. Comparison to previous work is presented.
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Lenard, J.G. A note on the shape of the erythrocyte. Bltn Mathcal Biology 36, 55–58 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02461190
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02461190