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Hole traps in DNA.

E M Conwell1, D M Basko

  • 1Department of Chemistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627, USA. conwell@chem.rochester.edu

Journal of the American Chemical Society
|November 15, 2001
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DNA guanine sequences (GG and GGG) readily form radical cations. This study explains shallow hole traps observed in experiments, suggesting a smaller ionization potential difference between guanine and adenine than previously thought.

Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Computational Chemistry

Background:

  • Guanine sequences (GG, GGG) in DNA are susceptible to oxidation, forming radical cations that act as hole traps.
  • Previous experimental work indicated unexpectedly shallow trap depths for these guanine sites.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To theoretically investigate the electronic structure and trapping dynamics of holes on DNA guanine sequences.
  • To reconcile experimental observations of shallow trap depths with theoretical expectations.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a tight-binding model to calculate the wave function of holes on guanine, GG, and GGG sites.
  • Simulated environments with surrounding adenine bases, mirroring experimental conditions.

Main Results:

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  • The model requires a reduced ionization potential difference (approx. 0.2 eV) between contiguous guanine and adenine to explain shallow traps.
  • Calculated hole wave functions extend over ~6 bases, consistent with experimental findings.
  • Energy level differences align well with experimental measurements.

Conclusions:

  • The ionization potential difference between adjacent guanine and adenine is crucial for determining hole trap depth.
  • Polaron formation significantly influences the spatial extent and energy levels of trapped holes.
  • The study provides a theoretical framework supporting experimental observations of shallow hole traps in DNA guanine sequences.