Force-induced rupture of a DNA duplex: from fundamentals to force sensors

The rupture of double-stranded DNA under stress is a key process in biophysics and nanotechnology. In this article, we consider the shear-induced rupture of short DNA duplexes, a system that has been given new importance by recently designed force sensors and nanotechnological devices. We argue that...

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Main Authors: Mosayebi, M, Louis, AA, Doye, JPK, Ouldridge, TE
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: American Chemical Society 2015