Concept information
Preferred term
Z-DNA
Type
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Chemical
Definition
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A less common "zig-zag" conformation of double-stranded DNA with a left-handed double helix which requires alternating GC sequences. It is favored by high salt concentration, but may occur in cells and may have regulatory functions.
Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff
Type: Concept definition
Broader concept
Synonyms
- left-handed DNA
- Z form of DNA
In other languages
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Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/34171
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