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Thermodynamics and Kinetics on the Folding Transition of Single Molecular Chain

Research Project

Project/Area Number 10206204
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research on Priority Areas (B)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Research InstitutionKyoto University

Principal Investigator

YOSHIKAWA Kenichi  Kyoto University, Department of Physics, Professor, 大学院・理学研究科, 教授 (80110823)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) OANA Hidehiro  Kyoto University, Department of Physics, Research Associate, 大学院・理学研究科, 助手 (20314172)
Project Period (FY) 1998 – 2000
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2001)
Budget Amount *help
¥23,000,000 (Direct Cost: ¥23,000,000)
Fiscal Year 2000: ¥4,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥4,300,000)
Fiscal Year 1999: ¥14,100,000 (Direct Cost: ¥14,100,000)
Fiscal Year 1998: ¥4,600,000 (Direct Cost: ¥4,600,000)
KeywordsThermodynamical parameter / Coil - globule transition / Mesoscopic / Single molecular chain / Folding transition / Long DNA chain / Transition entropy / Condensation transition / 高分子鎖 / マルチカノニカルモンテカルロシミュレーション / 単一分子観察 / DNA / 相図 / 凝縮構造
Research Abstract

A great progress has been attained with our studies on the folding phase transition at the level of a single molecule both in theoretical and experimental approaches. In the theoretical approach, we have employed simulations of molecular dynamics incorporating Brownian motion and kinetic analyses on folding processes of a single molecule. As a result, it has become clear that ordered structures in nanometer scale are generated through the process of nucleation & growth. It has also been indicated that the probability of the nuclear formation is a Poisson-like process and the growth is a time-linear process. It has also become clear that disordered spherical condensed structure is generated by spinodal decomposition in high degree of non-equilibrium. In the experimental approach, studies on transportation and structure regulation of a single polymer chain by use of infrared laser have been developed. Dielectric traps by YAG laser light beam at 1000 nm in wave length were performed with setting the focus within about 1 μm. Under such experimental conditions, chemicai degradation on DNA molecules is avoided. We showed that a long DNA molecule in compact structure formed through folding transition can be easily transported in solution without any chemical modification. We further found that the structure of a long DNA molecule is regulated without any mechanical treatment, by transporting the specimen to the solution with different chemical compositions. Our study provides the principle technology that leads to a LABORATORY for the μm-scaled microscopic chemistry and molecular biology.

Report

(4 results)
  • 2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • 2000 Annual Research Report
  • 1999 Annual Research Report
  • 1998 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (32 results)

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All Publications (32 results)

  • [Publications] S.Takagi: "Intra-Molecular Phase Segregation in a Single Polyelectrolyte Chain"J.Chem.Phys.. 114. 6942-6949 (2001)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
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      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Y.Yoshikawa: "Self-Assembled Pearling Structure of Long Duplex DNA with Histone H1"Eur.J.Biochem.. 268. 2593-2599 (2001)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
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      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Y.Yamasaki: "Disappearance of the Negative Charge in Giant DNA with a Folding Transition"Biophys.J.. 80. 2823-2832 (2001)

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      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] S.S.Abramchuk: "Direct Observation of DNA Molecules in a Convection Flow of a Drying Droplet"Europhys.Lett.. 55. 294-300 (2001)

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      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] N.Yoshinaga: "Intercalating Fluorescence Dye YOYO-1 Prevents the Folding Transition in Giant Duplex DNA"Biochem.Biophys.Res.Comm.. 286. 264-267 (2001)

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      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] T.Sakaue: "Histone Core Slips along DNA and Prefers Positioning at the Chain End"Phys.Rev.Lett.. 87. 078105,1-4 (2001)

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      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] S. Takagi, K. Tsumoto and K. Yoshikawa: "Intra-Molecular Phase Segregation in a Single Polyelectrolyte Chain"J. Chem. Phys.. 114. 6942-6949 (2001)

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      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Y. Yoshikawa, Y. S. Velichko, Y. Ichiba and K. Yoshikawa: "Self-Assembled Pearling Structure of Long Duplex DNA with Histone H1."Eur. J. Biochem. 268. 2593-2599 (2001)

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      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Y. Yamasaki, Y. Teramoto and K. Yoshikawa: "Disappearance of the Negative Charge in Giant DNA with a Folding Transition"Biophys. J.. 80. 2823-2832 (2001)

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    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] S. S. Abramchnk, A. R. Khokhlov, T. Iwataki, H. Oana and K. Yoshikawa: "Direct Observation of DNA Molecules in a Convection Flow of a Drying Droplet"Europhys. Lett.. 55. 294-300 (2001)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
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      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] N. Yoshinaga, T. Akitaya and K. Yoshikawa: "Intercalating Fluorescence Dye YOYO-1 Prevents the Folding Transition in Giant Duplex DNA"Biochem. Biophys. Res. Comm.. 286. 264-267 (2001)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] T. Sakaue, K. Yoshikawa, S. H. Yoshimura and K. Takeyasu: "Histone Core Slips along DNA and Prefers Positioning at the Chain End"Phys. Rev. Latt.. 87. 1-4 (2001)

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      2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] E.Y.Kramarenko: "A Three-State Model for Counterions in a Dilute Solution of Weakly Charged Polyelectrolytes"Macromol.Theory Simul.. 9. 249-256 (2000)

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      2000 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] H.Noguchi: "Folding Path in a Semiflexible Homopolymer Chain : A Brownian Dynamics Simulation"J.Chem.Phys.. 113. 854-862 (2000)

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      2000 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] T.Iwataki: "Cooperativity vs.Phase Transition in a Giant Single DNA Molecule"J.Am.Chem.Soc.. 122. 9891-9896 (2000)

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      2000 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] H.Mayama: "Self-Oscillating Polymer Chain"Chem.Phys.Lett.. 330. 361-367 (2000)

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      2000 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] S.V.Mikhailenko: "Interplay Between Folding/Unfolding and Helix/Coil Transitions in Giant DNA"Biomacromeolecules. 1. 597-603 (2000)

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      2000 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] V.A.Kabanov: "Interpolyelectrolyte Complexes Formed by DNA and Astramol Poly (propylene imine) Dendrimers"Macromolecules. 33. 9587-9593 (2000)

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      2000 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] K. Yoshikawa: "A Working Hypothesis on the Mechanism of Molecular Machinery"Chem. Phys. Lett. 303. 10-14 (1999)

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      1999 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] I. Motoike: "Information Operations with an Excitable Field"Phys. Rev.. E59. 5354-5360 (1999)

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      1999 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] D. Horvath: "Electric Field Induced Lateral Instability in a Simple Autocatalytic Front"J. Chem. Phys.. 111. 10-13 (1999)

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      1999 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] H. Murayama: "Thermodynamics of the Collapsing Phase Transition in a Single Duplex DNA Molecule"J. Phys. Chem.. B103. 10517-10523 (1999)

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      1999 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] Y. Matsuzawa: "Laser Trapping of an Individual DNA Molecule Folded Using Various Condensing Agents"J. Am. Chem. Soc.. 121. 11581-11582 (1999)

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      1999 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] Yu. S. Velichko: "Effect of Twisting on the Behavior of a Double-Stranded Polymer Chain : A Monte Carlo Simulation"J. Chem. Phys.. 111. 9424-9433 (1999)

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      1999 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] K. Tsumoto: "RNA Switches the Higher-Order Structure of DNA Sulfate"Biophys.. 82. 1-8 (1999)

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      1999 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] N. Makita: "ATP/ADP Switches the Higher-Order Structure of DNA in the Presence of Spermidine"FEBS Lett.. 460. 333-337 (1999)

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      1999 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] H.Noguchi: "Morphological Variation in a Collapsed Single Homopolymer" J.Chem.Phys.109. 5070-5077 (1998)

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      1998 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] M.Ueda: "Electrophoresis of Long DNA Molecules in Linear Polyacrylamide Solutions" Biophys.Chem.71. 133-123 (1998)

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      1998 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] Y.Ichiba: "Single Chain Observation on Collapse Transition in Giant DNA Induced by Negatively-Charged Polymer" Biochem.Biophys.Res.Commun.242. 441-445 (1998)

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      1998 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] S.G.Starodoubtsev: "Conformationl Transition of Large Duplex T4 DNA Embedded in Poly(acrylamide)Gel" Langmuir. 14. 214-217 (1998)

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      1998 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] D.Umeno: "Temperature-directed Compaction of Single DNA Molecule Grafted with Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)" Nucleic Acids Symposium Serise. 39. 175-176 (1998)

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      1998 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] S.Kidaki: "Folding and unfolding of a giant duplex-DNA ina mixed solution with polycations,polyanions and crowding neutral polymers" Biophys.Chem.109. 133-143 (1998)

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      1998 Annual Research Report

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