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. 1978 Sep;9(1):7-15.
doi: 10.1007/BF00929709.

Chirality and stereochemical recognition in DNA-phytohormone interactions: a model approach

F H Witham, L B Hendry, O L Chapman

Chirality and stereochemical recognition in DNA-phytohormone interactions: a model approach

F H Witham et al. Orig Life. 1978 Sep.

Abstract

Space-filling molecular models of selected phytohormones and DNA, employed as described herein, illustrate possible in vivo stereochemical recognition between nucleic acids and intercalated phytohormones. In this regard, the absolute chirality of certain phytohormones, and that of DNA may be essential for the recognition process. It is speculated further that the specific interactions shown by molecular models have significance in the evolution of plant regulatory mechanisms.

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