A Headful of T4 Coliphage DNA Packaged to Fasces-Like Globules in Fractal Models

1998

We present a new model for T4 DNA packaging based on fractal considerations. The proposed model is based on electron microscopic observations of spread and packaged DNA. The model takes into account enzymatically and unidirectionally driven packaging, and quick release of the DNA during infection. We also consider the different biochemical reactions of the packaging process.