In this paper, the finite difference nonlinear Poisson− Boltzmann (NLPB) equation is used to
calculate the electrostatic contribution to the B to Z transition of DNA using detailed …

We construct a linear Poisson-Boltzmann model for a description of the electrostatics of the
BZ DNA conformational transition. The model takes into account the helicity and double …

Whereas the phosphates of B-DNA jut out into the solution, those of Z-DNA, being closer to
DNA matter, are less subject to electrostatic screening by counterions. We present simple …

The predictions of currently available theories for treating DNA-diffuse ionic cloud free
energy contributions to conformational stability have been tested against experimental data …

We present a study of how substituent groups of naturally occurring and modified nucleotide
bases affect the degree of hydration of right-handed B-DNA and left-handed Z-DNA. A …

There are numerous data showing that a DNA molecule with alternate pirymidine‐purine
sequence can adopt a left‐handed, double‐helical Z‐DNA conformation. Such structural …

B-to A-DNA transition is known to be sensitive to the macroscopic properties of the solution,
such as salt and ethanol concentrations. Microenvironmental effects on DNA conformational …

The manner in which Z-DNA is stabilized at high salt concentrations remains unclear. Here,
we systematically examine the Z-DNA-stabilizing capabilities of different salts. The strong …

Abstract The three‐dimensional Poisson–Boltzmann equation for the distribution of
counterion charge density around double‐helical DNA has been solved for solutions of …

We have examined the free energy effects of 5‐methylation of cytosine on the B⟷ Z
conformational equilibrium in DNA. Free energy differences were calculated using the free …