Abstract
DNA strand exchange is catalyzed by molecular crowding and hydrophobic interactions in concentrated aqueous solutions of polyethylene glycol, a discovery of relevance for understanding the function of recombination enzymes and with potential applications to DNA nanotechnology.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Catalysis
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Circular Dichroism
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DNA / chemistry*
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Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions
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Nucleic Acid Conformation
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Phase Transition
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Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry*
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Solutions / chemistry
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Transition Temperature
Substances
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Solutions
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Polyethylene Glycols
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DNA