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B-DNA twisting correlates with base-pair morphology

A A Gorin1, V B Zhurkin, W K Olson

  • 1Department of Chemistry, Rutgers State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick 08903.

Journal of Molecular Biology
|March 17, 1995
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DNA base-pair sequence dictates DNA twisting angles, influenced by steric clashes. This geometric understanding aids in predicting DNA structure and protein interactions.

Area of Science:

  • Structural Biology
  • Biophysics
  • Computational Chemistry

Background:

  • The B-DNA double helix exhibits sequence-dependent variations in its structural parameters.
  • Understanding DNA twisting is crucial for comprehending its interactions with proteins and its overall conformational heterogeneity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explain the sequence dependence of mean twist angles in B-DNA crystal structures.
  • To develop a predictive model for DNA twist based on base-pair morphology and steric interactions.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 38 B-DNA crystal structures to correlate twist angles with base-pair geometrical features.
  • Development of a 'clash function' to quantify steric interactions between base-pair groups.
  • Validation of the clash function against known DNA dimer steps in both solid and solution states.

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Main Results:

  • A strong correlation was found between base-pair morphology, steric clashes in DNA grooves, and observed twist angles.
  • The developed clash function accurately predicts twist angles for common Watson-Crick dimer steps.
  • The correlation extends to modified bases and incorporates backbone conformational restrictions.

Conclusions:

  • Sequence-dependent DNA twisting is governed by base-pair geometry and steric clashes, impacting protein-DNA interactions.
  • The interplay between Twist and Roll parameters elucidates DNA bending as a function of sequence.
  • This framework allows for predicting the effects of chemical modifications on DNA twisting and bending.