Correlations induce association in polyelectrolyte solutions
β Scribed by Marcelo B. da Silva; Liacir S. Lucena; Marcia C. Barbosa
- Book ID
- 103881377
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 2004
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 217 KB
- Volume
- 342
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0378-4371
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β¦ Synopsis
We present a simple model for the formation of a DNA-surfactant complex and we show that correlational e ects relevant for multivalent ions enhance the association. Our results suggest that divalent amphiphiles might be a good vehicle for gene therapy.
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