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Preferred term

DNA, Z-Form  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

Entry terms

  • Left-Handed DNA
  • Z-DNA

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-SJDB5DMF-J

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