[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in sensing the inter-biomolecular interactions at the nanoscale–A comprehensive review of AFM-based force spectroscopy

A Lostao, KS Lim, MC Pallarés, A Ptak… - International journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Biomolecular interactions underpin most processes inside the cell. Hence, a precise and
quantitative understanding of molecular association and dissociation events is crucial, not …

Computational modeling of DNA 3D structures: From dynamics and mechanics to folding

ZC Mu, YL Tan, J Liu, BG Zhang, YZ Shi - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
DNA carries the genetic information required for the synthesis of RNA and proteins and
plays an important role in many processes of biological development. Understanding the …

Chalcogen Atom Size Dictates Stability of Benzene‐1, 3, 5‐triamide Polymers: Overlooked Role of Geometrical Fit for Enhanced Hydrogen Bonding

C Nieuwland, S Lekanne Deprez… - … A European Journal, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Our quantum chemical analyses elucidated how the replacement of O in the amide bonds of
benzene‐1, 3‐5‐tricarboxamides (OBTAs) with the larger chalcogens S and Se enhances …

Molecular self-assembly of stable and small branched DNA nanostructures: Higher than a helical turn is enough for hybridization

B Baral, AK Nayak, KD Tulsiyan, U Subudhi - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract The Watson-Crick base pairing property of DNA is widely used for fabricating DNA
nanostructures with well-defined geometry. Moreover, DNA nanostructures can be easily …

DNA as a perfect quantum computer based on the quantum physics principles

R Riera Aroche, YM Ortiz García… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
DNA is a complex multi-resolution molecule whose theoretical study is a challenge. Its
intrinsic multiscale nature requires chemistry and quantum physics to understand the …

Multiple hydrogen-bonded dimers: are only the frontier atoms relevant?

C Nieuwland, D Almacellas, MM Veldhuizen… - Physical Chemistry …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Non-frontier atom exchanges in hydrogen-bonded aromatic dimers can induce significant
interaction energy changes (up to 6.5 kcal mol− 1). Our quantum-chemical analyses reveal …

Recurrent duplication and diversification of a vital DNA repair gene family across Drosophila

CL Brand, GT Oliver, IZ Farkas… - Molecular biology …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Maintaining genome integrity is vital for organismal survival and reproduction. Essential,
broadly conserved DNA repair pathways actively preserve genome integrity. However, many …

Non‐Innocent π Linkers Affect Cooperativity in Hydrogen‐Bonded Macrocycles

D Almacellas, SCC van der Lubbe, AA Grosch… - …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Rigid, linear π‐conjugated acetylene linkers connecting a hydrogen‐bond acceptor to a
hydrogen‐bond donor are established building blocks for self‐assembled hydrogen …

Blueshift in Trifurcated Hydrogen Bonds: A Tradeoff between Tetrel Bonding and Steric Repulsion

L de Azevedo Santos, S van Der Voort… - …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
We have quantum chemically investigated the origin of the atypical blueshift of the H− C
bond stretching frequency in the hydrogen‐bonded complex X−••• H3C− Y (X, Y= F, Cl, Br, I) …

Advanced Biomimetic and Biohybrid Magnetic Micro/Nano‐Machines

N Murali, SB Das, S Yadav, SK Rainu… - Advanced Materials …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Biomimetic and biohybrid micro/nano‐structures involve the replication and creation of
technologies, structures, and materials based on biological systems at the micrometer and …