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Mathew K Varghese1, Renjith Thomas, N V Unnikrishnan

  • 1School of Pure and Applied Physics, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India 686 560.

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Area of Science:

  • Synthetic biology
  • Structural biology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • xDNA is a synthetic DNA analog incorporating expanded bases with benzene spacers.
  • Understanding the structural dynamics of xDNA is crucial for its potential applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To derive AMBER force-field parameters for expanded bases in xDNA.
  • To investigate the structural dynamics of an xDNA decamer using molecular dynamics simulations.

Main Methods:

  • Development of AMBER force-field parameters for xDNA bases.
  • 22 ns molecular dynamics simulation of an xDNA decamer in explicit solvent.
  • Analysis of helical parameters, backbone torsion angles, and sugar pucker.

Main Results:

  • The xDNA decamer maintained Watson-Crick base-pairing and a double helical structure.
  • Simulations revealed deviations towards A-form geometry, particularly in backbone and helical parameters.
  • xDNA exhibited reduced minor groove and enlarged major groove widths compared to B-DNA.

Conclusions:

  • Enhanced base stacking interactions contribute to xDNA's duplex stability.
  • The altered groove dimensions of xDNA suggest potential for novel molecular applications.
  • xDNA's unique structural features, including enlarged grooves, warrant further investigation.