The T4 TerL Prohead Packaging Motor Does Not Drive DNA Translocation by a Proposed Dehydration Mechanism

A “DNA crunching” linear motor mechanism that employs a grip-and-release transient spring like compression of B- to A-form DNA has been found in our previous studies. Our FRET measurements in vitro show a decrease in distance from TerL to portal during packaging; furthermore, there is a decrease in...

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Main Authors: Lindsay W. Black, Bingxue Yan, Krishanu Ray
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/12/5/522