On the flexibility and the dynamics of DNA

J Theor Biol. 2003 Dec 21;225(4):541-3. doi: 10.1016/s0022-5193(03)00257-1.

Abstract

We describe and discuss the stability conditions of a naked double stranded DNA molecule starting from the evaluation of condensation or compactness fluctuation of this molecule embedded in pure water.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • DNA / physiology*
  • Models, Genetic*

Substances

  • DNA