24  Terminal Mismatches

Terminal mismatches are non-canonical pairs adjacent to helix ends.

24.1 Examples

ΔG°₃₇ = ΔG°₃₇(Watson-Crick-Franklin Helix) + ΔG°₃₇(TA followed by GA)

ΔG°₃₇ = -9.2 kcal/mol - 0.6 kcal/mol

ΔG°₃₇ = -9.8 kcal/mol

ΔH° = ΔH°(Watson-Crick-Franklin Helix) + ΔH°(TA followed by GA)

ΔH° = -37.2 kcal/mol + 2.3 kcal/mol

ΔH° = -34.9 kcal/mol

24.2 Parameter Tables

Tables of parameters are available as plain text for free energy changes and enthalpy changes.