Liposome/DNA systems: Correlation between hydrophobicity and DNA conformational changes

Journal of Biological Physics

Volumn 34, Issue 1-2 SPEC. ISS., 2008, Pages 179-188

  Chiaramoni, N S ^a   Baccarini, L C ^a   Taira, M C ^a   Del V Alonso, S ^a  

^a UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE QUILMES   (Argentina)

Author keywords

Cationic liposomes; Circular dichroism; DNA conformation; Hydrophobicity; Noncharged liposomes

Indexed keywords

DNA; LIPOSOME;

ARTICLE; CIRCULAR DICHROISM; DNA CONFORMATION; FREEZE DRYING; HYDROPHOBICITY; MEMBRANE VESICLE; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PROTEIN INTERACTION;

EID: 55349085746     PISSN: 00920606     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10867-008-9103-2     Document Type: Article

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