Hairpin Loop Initiation Parameters

Loop Length (n)

ΔG°37
(kcal/mol)

3

+5.7 ± 0.5

4

+5.6 ± 0.6

5

+5.6 ± 0.3

6

+5.4 ± 0.2

7

+5.9 ± 0.2

8

+5.6 ± 1.0

9

+6.4 ± 0.9