Lengthscales and Cooperativity in DNA Bubble Formation

Details Lengthscales and Cooperativity in DNA Bubble Formation Lengthscales and Cooperativity in DNA Bubble Formation

2005-11-04

arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0511128v1

Europhys. Lett., 74 (3), pp. 540-546 (2006)

Physics

Condensed Matter

Soft Condensed Matter

Scientific paper

10.1209/epl/i2005-10543-x

It appears that thermally activated DNA bubbles of different sizes play central roles in important genetic processes. Here we show that the probability for the formation of such bubbles is regulated by the number of soft AT pairs in specific regions with lengths which at physiological temperatures are of the order of (but not equal to) the size of the bubble. The analysis is based on the Peyrard- Bishop-Dauxois model, whose equilibrium statistical properties have been accurately calculated here with a transfer integral approach.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Lengthscales and Cooperativity in DNA Bubble Formation does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Lengthscales and Cooperativity in DNA Bubble Formation, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Lengthscales and Cooperativity in DNA Bubble Formation will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-419345