An approximation of loop free energy values of RNA H-pseudoknots

被引:53
作者
Gultyaev, AP
Van Batenburg, FHD
Pleij, CWA
机构
[1] Leiden Univ, Inst Evolut & Ecol Sci, Sect Theoret Biol & Phylogenet, NL-2311 GP Leiden, Netherlands
[2] Leiden Univ, Gorlaeus Labs, Leiden Inst Chem, NL-2300 RA Leiden, Netherlands
关键词
helix-coil transitions; pseudoknot loops; RNA structure; RNA thermodynamics;
D O I
10.1017/S135583829998189X
中图分类号
Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];
学科分类号
071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要
A set of free energy values is suggested for RNA H-pseudoknot loops, The parameters are adjusted to be consistent with the theory of polymer thermodynamics and known data on pseudoknots. The values can be used for estimates of pseudoknot stabilities acid computer predictions of RNA structures.
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页码:609 / 617
页数:9
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