Mechanism of DNA Charge Transport (IMAGE)

Arizona State University

Mechanism of DNA Charge Transport

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The mechanism of DNA charge transport has been the focus of intensive investigation, though questions remain. In this graphic, current flowing through stacked Guanine DNA (right-hand side of image) is coherent and much stronger, while hopping behavior through alternating Guanine DNA is weaker (left-hand side of image). Guanine bases are highlighted in red with yellow surroundings. The process may be compared with lightning strikes, which follow different pathways to reach the land.

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The Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University

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