Abstract
We propose a spin-like model of DNA nonlinear dynamics with long-range interactions between adjacent base pairs. We show that the model equation is a modified sine-Gordon equation. We perform the linear stability analysis of a plane wave, which predicts high-amplitude and extended oscillating waves for high values of the long-range parameter. This is confirmed numerically and biological implications of the obtained patterns are suggested.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 327-332 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | European Physical Journal E |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 1 2010 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Materials Science(all)
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Chemistry(all)
- Biophysics
- Biotechnology
- Medicine(all)