Local compression properties of double-stranded DNA based on a dynamic simulation

• Main Authors: Lei, Xiaoling, Qi, Wenpeng, Fang, Haiping
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 12.03.2013
• Subjects: Physics - Biological Physics; Physics - Soft Condensed Matter; Quantitative Biology - Biomolecules

The local mechanical properties of DNA are believed to play an important role in their biological functions and DNA-based nanomechanical devices. Using a simple sphere-tip compression system, the local radial mechanical properties of DNA are systematically studied by changing the tip size. The compr...