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A physical basis for biochemistry.

R A McCorkle

    Journal of Theoretical Biology
    |February 7, 1991
    PubMed
    Summary

    Living systems exhibit unique bioactivity through a single mechanism involving long-distance information transfer. This process uses resonant polarization excitation of ion modes in aqueous environments, driven by molecular dynamics and electrolyte changes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biophysics
    • Molecular Biology
    • Biochemistry

    Background:

    • Bioactivity in living systems is complex and not fully explained by current models.
    • Understanding the fundamental mechanisms of biological information transfer is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To elucidate a unified mechanism underlying the characteristic properties of bioactivity.
    • To explain long-distance communication of structural and conformational information in biological systems.

    Main Methods:

    • Investigated resonant polarization excitation of longitudinal optical modes of ions.
    • Analyzed the role of internal motions of template molecules.
    • Examined the influence of transient changes in electrolyte concentration.

    Main Results:

    • Identified a single mechanism accounting for unique bioactivity properties.
    • Demonstrated long-distance communication of structural and conformational information.
    • Linked this communication to resonant polarization excitation of ion modes.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed mechanism provides a unified explanation for bioactivity.
    • This mechanism highlights the importance of aqueous ion dynamics and molecular interactions.
    • Further research can explore therapeutic and diagnostic applications.

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