35  Terminal Mismatches

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

35.1 Examples

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

ΔG°₃₇ = -8.8 kcal - 1.1 kcal/mol

ΔG°₃₇ = -9.9 kcal/mol

35.2 Parameter Tables

Table of parameters is available as plain text for free energy change.