Unfolding of G-quadruplexes: Energetic, and ion and water contributions of G-quartet stacking
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The unfolding G-quadruplexes in the DNA are investigated using a combination of spectroscopic and differential scanning calorimetric techniques and in the presence of [K.sup.+]. The results indicate that the incorporation of loops and base overhangs stabilizes quadruplex structures and that this stabilization is enthalpy driven and due to base stacking contributions.
Publication Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry B
Subject: Chemicals, plastics and rubber industries
ISSN: 1520-6106
Year: 2006
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A thermodynamic characterization of the interactions of a cationic copolymer with DNA
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The interaction of a cationic graft copolymer, poly(ethylene oxide)-g-poly(ethylene oxide)-b-polyethylenimine (PEO-g-PEI) with a synthetic DNA-poly[d(AT)].poly[d(AT)] is examined. This results in the spontaneous formation of ion pairs between ionized amino groups of PEI segment of the copolymer and phosphate groups of DNA.
Publication Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry B
Subject: Chemicals, plastics and rubber industries
ISSN: 1520-6106
Year: 2001
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Ultrafast guanine oxidation by photoexcited cationic porphyrins intercalated into DNA
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The photochemical and photophysical properties of a cationic porphyrin are investigated. They are compared with free cationic porphyrin (BAP) in aqueous solution.
Publication Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry B
Subject: Chemicals, plastics and rubber industries
ISSN: 1520-6106
Year: 2004
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