DNA Topology

by Andrew D. Bates, Anthony Maxwell

Overview

There are further complexities beyond the double helix, including supercoiling, knotting and catenation, that are less widely appreciated and understood but which are critical to its function. This book explains these topological aspects of DNA structure that is suitable for both students and researchers interested in DNA structure and function.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198506553
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	04/14/2005
Series:	Oxford Biosciences
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	216
Product dimensions:	9.10(w) x 6.10(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Dr. Andy Bates is at the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Liverpool. Professor Tony Maxwell is Head of the Department of Biological Chemistry at the John Innes Centre, Norwich.

Table of Contents

1. DNA structure2. DNA supercoiling3. DNA on surfaces4. Knots and catenanes5. DNA topoisomerases6. Biological consequences of DNA topology