D.N.A.-Protein: Structural Interactions: Frontiers in Molecular Biology: 7 - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 019963453X ISBN 13: 9780199634538

Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S.A., 1994

Synopsis

Many processes in the genetic life of the cell require the specific interaction between proteins and D.N.A. . While D.N.A. is normally thought of as a straight double helix, it can be distorted by bending and twisting. These alterations are critical to a number of cellular processes, including transcription, recombination, and the repair of D.N.A. damage. An interesting group of proteins has the important role of recognizing and manipulating D.N.A. structure. This book draws together findings from different areas in molecular biology to elucidate the importance of D.N.A. structure in the interactions between proteins and D.N.A., and to generate a new perspective on these vital processes. The book is intended for researchers and graduate students in molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, and structural biology.

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"ÝT¨he reader is left with a deep appreciation for the structural and mechanistic possibilities that have emerged from the long co-evolution of DNA and DNA-binding proteins."--Quarterly Review of Biology
"[T]he reader is left with a deep appreciation for the structural and mechanistic possibilities that have emerged from the long co-evolution of DNA and DNA-binding proteins."--Quarterly Review of Biology
"[T]he reader is left with a deep appreciation for the structural and mechanistic possibilities that have emerged from the long co-evolution of DNA and DNA-binding proteins."--Quarterly Review of Biology
"[T]he reader is left with a deep appreciation for the structural and mechanistic possibilities that have emerged from the long co-evolution of DNA and DNA-binding proteins."--Quarterly Review of Biology

Synopsis

Many processes in the genetic life of the cell require a specific interaction between proteins and DNA. While DNA is normally thought of as a straight double helix, it can be distorted by bending and twisting, and these alterations are critical to a number of cellular processes. These include transcription (by which the genetic message is read), recombination (rearrangements by which new combinations of genes come about), and the repair of DNA damage. An interesting group of proteins have the important role of recognizing and manipulating DNA structure. This text explores the importance of DNA structure in the interactions between proteins and DNA in order to generate a new perspective on DNA-protein.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 019963453X
• ISBN 13: 9780199634538
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 216
• Editor: Lilley David M. J.