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On Spectral Identification of DNA-Base Pairs Polymorphism

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The results of MNDO-PM3 theoretical study of H-bonds liability of watson-crick base pairs are discussed. Some microwave and IR spectral criteria are suggested for identification of hidden polymorphism of DNA base pairing.

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Komarov, V. On Spectral Identification of DNA-Base Pairs Polymorphism. Journal of Biological Physics 24, 167–184 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1005171202207

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