Excited state dynamics of DNA bases

• Published in: International reviews in physical chemistry Vol. 32; no. 2; pp. 308 - 342
• Main Authors: Kleinermanns, Karl, Nachtigallová, Dana, de Vries, Mattanjah S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Routledge 01.06.2013; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Biochemistry; Chemical reactions; computations; conical intersections; Deoxyribonucleic acid; DNA; DNA bases; dynamics; Environmental conditions; excited state; gas phase; lifetime; nucleobases

Biochemical reactions are subject to the particular environmental conditions of planet earth, including solar irradiation. How DNA responds to radiation is relevant to human health because radiation damage can affect genetic propagation and lead to cancer and is also important for our understanding...