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. 2016 Mar 16;17:17–31. doi: 10.1007/s10969-016-9202-4

Fig. 10.

Fig. 10

The beta-structural element—alternating between its lowest- and highest-energy states within the centers of B–B (or A–A) premeltons—“pinned” and “unpinned” by irehdiamine (left) and ethidium (right). These motions reflect the presence of dynamical breather-motions within premeltons, which facilitate the ability of drugs and dyes to intercalate into DNA