Physics – Condensed Matter – Soft Condensed Matter
Scientific paper
2006-06-09
Phys. Rev. Lett. vol. 96, 218301 (2006)
Physics
Condensed Matter
Soft Condensed Matter
Latex file, 4 pages+3 figures
Scientific paper
10.1103/PhysRevLett.96.218301
We apply Kramers theory to investigate the dissociation of multiple bonds under mechanical force and interpret experimental results for the unfolding/refolding force distributions of an RNA hairpin pulled at different loading rates using laser tweezers. We identify two different kinetic regimes depending on the range of forces explored during the unfolding and refolding process. The present approach extends the range of validity of the two-states approximation by providing a theoretical framework to reconstruct free-energy landscapes and identify force-induced structural changes in molecular transition states using single molecule pulling experiments. The method should be applicable to RNA hairpins with multiple kinetic barriers.
Collin Dominique
Manosas Maria
Ritort Felix
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