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Abstract

AbstractThe helix–coil transition of DNA of various base compositions has been followed by measuring the heat capacity and the ultraviolet absorption as a function of temperature through the transition region. The results of these measurements indicate that the transition enthalphy ΔH for a given pH value and salt concentration depends considerably on the base composition of the various DNA samples. The values of the transition enthalpies vary from ΔH = 7.73 kcal/mole base pair (MBP) for 31% GC base pairs to ΔH = 8.52 kcal/MBP for 72% GC base pairs. The results of the heat capacity measurements are discussed in relationship to the theoretical models suggested by various authors. Some peculiarities of the measured heat capacity versus temperature curves are reported. The correlation between these peculiarities and the results of the transcription experiments of DNA is discussed.

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Klump, H., & Ackermann, T. (1971). Experimental thermodynamics of the helix–random coil transition. IV. Influence of the base composition of DNA on the transition enthalpy. Biopolymers, 10(3), 513–522. Portico.

Authors 2
  1. H. Klump (first)
  2. T. Ackermann (additional)
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Indexed 1 year, 9 months ago (Nov. 23, 2023, 1:34 p.m.)
Issued 54 years, 5 months ago (March 1, 1971)
Published 54 years, 5 months ago (March 1, 1971)
Published Online 21 years, 6 months ago (Feb. 1, 2004)
Published Print 54 years, 5 months ago (March 1, 1971)
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@article{Klump_1971, title={Experimental thermodynamics of the helix–random coil transition. IV. Influence of the base composition of DNA on the transition enthalpy}, volume={10}, ISSN={1097-0282}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bip.360100307}, DOI={10.1002/bip.360100307}, number={3}, journal={Biopolymers}, publisher={Wiley}, author={Klump, H. and Ackermann, T.}, year={1971}, month=mar, pages={513–522} }