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Nucleic Acids, Nucleotides, and Nucleosides > Nucleic Acids > DNA > DNA, Z-Form
Genetic Phenomena > Genetic Structures > Nucleic Acid Conformation > DNA, Z-Form
... > Chemical Phenomena > Biochemical Phenomena > Molecular Structure > Molecular Conformation > Nucleic Acid Conformation > DNA, Z-Form

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DNA, Z-Form  

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  • DNA, Left-Handed
  • Left Handed DNA
  • Left-Handed DNA
  • Z-DNA

Scope note

  • A left-handed double helix of DNA. Its name derives from its narrow zigzag structure that is the least twisted and thinnest form of DNA. Z-DNA forming regions within the GENOME may play an important role in GENE EXPRESSION REGULATION.

History note

  • 2004; use DNA 1985-2003

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D043542

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