DNA dynamics: Bubble 'n' flip for DNA cyclisation?

被引:17
作者
Travers, A [1 ]
机构
[1] MRC, Mol Biol Lab, Cambridge CB2 2QH, England
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10.1016/j.cub.2005.05.007
中图分类号
Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];
学科分类号
071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要
A recent demonstration of the facile in vitro formation of DNA microcircles of fewer than 100 base pairs throws new light on the basis of DNA flexibility.
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页码:R377 / R379
页数:3
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