Spontaneous DNA Synapsis by Forming Noncanonical Intermolecular Structures

We report the spontaneous formation of DNA-DNA junctions in solution in the absence of proteins visualised using atomic force microscopy. The synapsis position fits with potential G-quadruplex (G4) sites. In contrast to the Holliday structure, these conjugates have an affinity for G4 antibodies. Mol...

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Main Authors: Viacheslav Severov, Vladimir Tsvetkov, Nikolay Barinov, Vladislav Babenko, Dmitry Klinov, Galina Pozmogova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/14/10/2118