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From Molecules to Supermolecules: A Theoretical Approach

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Strength from Weakness: Structural Consequences of Weak Interactions in Molecules, Supermolecules, and Crystals

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This chapter covers results of recent investigations on DNA fragments. Isolated DNA bases, hydrogen bonding in DNA base pairs, triplexes, and tetrads as well as interactions with polar solvents and metal cations are discussed. It is concluded that theoretical quantum mechanical ab initio methods are well suited to reveal information concerning their structures and characteristics.

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Leszczynski, J. (2002). From Molecules to Supermolecules: A Theoretical Approach. In: Domenicano, A., Hargittai, I. (eds) Strength from Weakness: Structural Consequences of Weak Interactions in Molecules, Supermolecules, and Crystals. NATO Science Series, vol 68. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0546-3_16

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