Journal article
Stereochemical and dynamic aspects of genetic recombination.
Abstract
The conformational features of three key intermediates in the gene conversion pathway are described. We have found that the dimensions of the trans turned structure involved in crossover are incompatible with normal H-bond formation occurring in opposing strands within the confines of 23 A axially separated double helices. However, if the separation is reduced to 18 A, slight rotation around the axis can give rise to crossover. A mechanism is …
Authors
Rein R; Srivastava PK; Kothekar V; Gupta S; Dutta S; Mishra RK; MacElroy RD
Journal
Bibliotheca Microbiologica, Vol. 6, , pp. 222–228
Publication Date
1979
ISSN
0301-3081