ISSN:
0020-7608
Keywords:
Computational Chemistry and Molecular Modeling
;
Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
The interaction energy between water and B-DNA in the single and double helix is computed at a number of planar cross sections perpendicular to the helix long axis and for a few cylindrical surfaces enclosing the helix. In addition, Monte Carlo simulations are presented for a small cluster of water around regions of energy minima. On the base of these simulations the structure of water for B-DNA in solution, the quaternary structure of B-DNA, is proposed and discussed. The intermolecular interaction used in the Monte Carlo computation has been derived from ab initio computations of complexes between water and the DNA bases, diethylphosphate, a ribose derivative, and other model compounds.
Additional Material:
11 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/qua.560160424