Elastic and Proton Dynamics of the DNA

Details Elastic and Proton Dynamics of the DNA Elastic and Proton Dynamics of the DNA

2008-03-28

arxiv.org/abs/0803.4086v1

Physics

Condensed Matter

Soft Condensed Matter

38 pages, 7 figures

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The subject of this report is the dynamics of elastic system in conjunction with hydrogen bonds of the DNA. We draw attention to the draw-back of the familiar rod model of the DNA, and make a case of constructing models that could accommodate the intrinsic structure of the DNA. In this respect studying the interplay among the elastic system and the protons of the DNA, is of interest, for it could accommodate the inter-strand as well as the tunneling modes of protons. Following this direction, we come to the conclusion that the elastic-proton dynamics may have a bearing on biophysics of the DNA. The phenomenon of point mutations is discussed within this framework.

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