Hairpin Loop Initiation Parameters

Loop Length (n)

ΔG°₃₇
(kcal/mol)

ΔH°
(kcal/mol)

3

+5.4 ± 0.2

+1.3 ± 1.79

4

+5.6 ± 0.1

+4.8 ± 1.31

5

+5.7 ± 0.2

+3.6 ± 1.61

6

+5.4 ± 0.1

-2.9 ± 1.91

7

+6.0 ± 0.2

+1.3 ± 1.73

8

+5.5 ± 0.2

–2.9 ± 1.72

9

+6.4 ± 0.2

+5.0 ± 2.16