Cyclization of short DNA fragments

PM Lam, Y Zhen - Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, 2017 - Elsevier
PM Lam, Y Zhen
Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, 2017Elsevier
From the per unit length free energy for DNA under tension, we have calculated an effective
contour length dependent persistence length for short DNA. This effective persistence length
results from the enhanced fluctuations in short DNA. It decreases for shorter DNA, making
shorter DNA more flexible. The results of the J-factor calculated using this effective
persistence length are in good agreement with experimental data.
From the per unit length free energy for DNA under tension, we have calculated an effective contour length dependent persistence length for short DNA. This effective persistence length results from the enhanced fluctuations in short DNA. It decreases for shorter DNA, making shorter DNA more flexible. The results of the J-factor calculated using this effective persistence length are in good agreement with experimental data.
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