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31p Nmr Of Backbone Conformation And Dynamics In Dna At Cre Binding Site In Terms Of Sequence Context, Kelly A. Garton Apr 2012

31p Nmr Of Backbone Conformation And Dynamics In Dna At Cre Binding Site In Terms Of Sequence Context, Kelly A. Garton

Scripps Senior Theses

The Cre sequence (ACGT) is a site responsible for the binding of specific transcription factors that determine the activation of genes. Due to its major role in gene transcription, it has become a subject of immense research. The binding of transcription factors to the Cre binding site has been determined to be dependent on DNA conformation. In this study, the effects of flanking sequence around the Cre binding site on the conformation and the dynamics of DNA were investigated. The Cre binding site was studied in its native form with differing flanking sequences to determine the BI/BII profile (conformation) and …