Abstract
We have performed low-frequency Raman experiments on several polynucleotides with different sequences, conformations, and number of strands per helix. Below 200 cm-1 we have observed three Raman active intrahelical modes in A-DNA and B-DNA. Within one class of structure the modes show little sequence dependence. The bridging hydrogen bonds between the two strands only have a small influence on the frequency of the modes. The modes are strongly dependent on conformation and may therefore be useful as marker bands for structures and intrahelical interactions.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 6479-6482 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of physical chemistry |
Volume | 92 |
Issue number | 23 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1988 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry