Measuring Internal Forces in Single-Stranded DNA: Application to a DNA Force Clamp.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.jctc.0c00286
Abstract: We present a new method for calculating internal forces in DNA structures using coarse-grained models and demonstrate its utility with the oxDNA model. The instantaneous forces on individual nucleotides are explored and related to model… read more here.
Keywords: single stranded; dna; force clamp; internal forces ... See more keywords
Study of Biomechanical Properties of Protein-Based Hydrogels Using Force-Clamp Rheometry
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.7b02160
Abstract: Protein-based hydrogels are unique materials that combine the durability and wetting properties of polymeric hydrogels with the biocompatibility and elasticity of proteins. Additionally, protein hydrogels present a promising system to probe the mechanical unfolding and… read more here.
Keywords: protein based; force clamp; rheometry; based hydrogels ... See more keywords