Publications [#231894] of David N. Beratan

Journal Articles

1. Venkatramani, R; Keinan, S; Balaeff, A; Beratan, DN, Nucleic Acid Charge Transfer: Black, White and Gray., Coordination chemistry reviews, vol. 255 no. 7-8 (April, 2011), pp. 635-648, ISSN 0010-8545 [21528017], [doi]
   (last updated on 2024/04/23)

   Abstract:
   Theoretical studies of charge transport in deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and peptide nucleic acid (PNA) indicate that structure and dynamics modulate the charge transfer rates, and that different members of a structural ensemble support different charge transport mechanisms. Here, we review the influences of nucleobase geometry, electronic structure, solvent environment, and thermal conformational fluctuations on the charge transfer mechanism. We describe an emerging framework for understanding the diversity of charge transport mechanisms seen in nucleic acids.