ISSN:
1573-6857
Keywords:
DNA elasticity
;
DNA torsional rigidity
;
supercoiling
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The torsional modulus C of DNA is determined from the difference between the work of stretching a single overwound molecule and the work done in stretching one underwound by the same number of turns. The value obtained C/kBT=86±10 nm is within the range (75±25 nm) estimated by more indirect methods.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1003772626927
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