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Modeling the influence of DNA lesion on the regulation of gene expression

2022

Nucleic acids are organic macromolecules that result from the polymerization of nucleotides. These molecules are generally considered as the support of the genetic information. Two families of nucleic acids are currently known: DNA and RNA. From a structural point of view, the most popular form is the double helix of DNA. However, other forms exist and among them are the G-quadruplex. This is a folding of the DNA, or RNA, in an area rich in guanines. These form quadruplex of guanines, which are stacked on top of each other and are stabilized by a central cation. G-quadruplex structures are increasingly studied. This is not surprising since their biological role involves the regulation of ge…