Trapping a Knot into Tight Conformations by Intra-Chain Repulsions
Knots can occur in biopolymers such as DNA and peptides. In our previous study, we systematically investigated the effects of intra-chain interactions on knots and found that long-range repulsions can surprisingly tighten knots. Here, we use this knowledge to trap a knot into tight conformations in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-02-01
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| Series: | Polymers |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/9/2/57 |