Is DNA a nonlinear dynamical system where solitary conformational waves are possible?

Authors
Yakushevich, LV
Citation
Lv. Yakushevich, Is DNA a nonlinear dynamical system where solitary conformational waves are possible?, J BIOSCI, 26(3), 2001, pp. 305-313
Citations number
69
Categorie Soggetti
Biology,"Medical Research General Topics
Journal title
JOURNAL OF BIOSCIENCES
ISSN journal
02505991 → ACNP
Volume
26
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
305 - 313
Database
ISI
SICI code
0250-5991(200109)26:3<305:IDANDS>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
DNA is considered as a nonlinear dynamical system in which solitary conform ational waves can be excited. The history of the approach, the main results , and arguments in favour and against are presented. Perspectives are discu ssed pertaining to studies of DNA's nonlinear properties.