DNA models for A, B, C and D conformations related to fiber X-ray, infrared and NMR measurements

J Biomol Struct Dyn. 1986 Apr;3(5):1033-43. doi: 10.1080/07391102.1986.10508480.

Abstract

A conformational analysis of the A, B, C and D DNA forms was made in order to establish molecular models presenting a good agreement with experimental data obtained from fiber X-ray, infrared linear dichroism and 31P NMR. The proposed models have been refined and do present good stereochemistry and optimized H-bond distances between bases associated with the Watson-Crick pairing. The DNA conformations proposed are a left handed double helix for the C form and right handed helices for A, B and D. Relations to conformational transitions between these forms are discussed.

MeSH terms

  • DNA / ultrastructure*
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Models, Molecular
  • Nucleic Acid Conformation
  • Spectrophotometry, Infrared
  • X-Ray Diffraction

Substances

  • DNA