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. 1984 Jul 1;221(1):27–31. doi: 10.1042/bj2210027

Low-frequency vibrations of DNA molecules.

K C Chou
PMCID: PMC1143999  PMID: 6466317

Abstract

A model for calculating the low-frequency modes in DNA molecules is presented. The present model is associated with the 'breathing' of a DNA molecule as well as its complementary hydrogen bonds. The calculated results show excellent agreement with the observed low-frequency wavenumber (30 cm-1). Consequently, such an internal motion as reflected in the proposed model might be the origin of the observed low-frequency vibration in DNA molecules. This is helpful for investigating the relevant biological functions, which so far have been discussed by many scientists.

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