DNArakenteisiin
DNArakenteisiin is a Finnish term that translates to "DNA structures" in English. It refers to the various physical forms and arrangements that DNA can adopt beyond the canonical double helix. While the double helix is the most common and stable form, DNA can exist in a range of conformations depending on the DNA sequence, the surrounding ionic environment, and the presence of interacting proteins.
These alternative DNA structures include cruciform DNA, G-quadruplexes, and triplex DNA. Cruciform DNA forms when a
The formation of these non-canonical DNA structures can have significant biological implications. They are implicated in