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Replication Fork Activation Is Enabled by a Single-Stranded DNA Gate in CMG Helicase

Replication Fork Activation Is Enabled by a Single-Stranded DNA Gate in CMG Helicase

Wasserman, M. et al.
2019
Cell
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Real-Time Assembly of Viruslike Nucleocapsids Elucidated at the Single-Particle Level

Real-Time Assembly of Viruslike Nucleocapsids Elucidated at the Single-Particle Level

Marchetti, M. et al.
2019
Nano Letters
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Single-Molecule Mechanics in Ligand Concentration Gradient

Single-Molecule Mechanics in Ligand Concentration Gradient

Kretzer, B. et al.
2020
Micromachines
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Single-molecule and in silico dissection of the interaction between Polycomb repressive complex 2 and chromatin

Single-molecule and in silico dissection of the interaction between Polycomb repressive complex 2 and chromatin

Leicher, R. et al.
2019
PNAS
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Cooperative DNA looping by PRC2 complexes

Cooperative DNA looping by PRC2 complexes

Lin, X. et al.
2021
Nucleic Acids Research
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Alkyltransferase-like protein clusters scan DNA rapidly over long distances and recruit NER to alkyl-DNA lesions

Alkyltransferase-like protein clusters scan DNA rapidly over long distances and recruit NER to alkyl-DNA lesions

Rill, N. et al.
2020
PNAS
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Distinct pre-initiation steps in human mitochondrial translation

Distinct pre-initiation steps in human mitochondrial translation

Khawaja, A. et al.
2020
Nature Communications
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Constructing arrays of nucleosome positioning sequences using Gibson Assembly for single-molecule studies

Constructing arrays of nucleosome positioning sequences using Gibson Assembly for single-molecule studies

Spakman, D. et al.
2020
Scientific Reports
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Single-molecule analysis reveals cooperative stimulation of Rad51 filament nucleation and growth by mediator proteins

Single-molecule analysis reveals cooperative stimulation of Rad51 filament nucleation and growth by mediator proteins

Belan, O. et al.
2021
Molecular Cell
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Dynamics of Staphylococcus aureus Cas9 in DNA target Association and Dissociation

Dynamics of Staphylococcus aureus Cas9 in DNA target Association and Dissociation

Zhang, S. et al.
2020
EMBO Rep
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HP1 proteins compact DNA into mechanically and positionally stable phase separated domains

HP1 proteins compact DNA into mechanically and positionally stable phase separated domains

Keenen, M. M. et al.
2021
eLife
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Phase Separation
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Proximal Single-Stranded RNA Destabilizes Human Telomerase RNA G-Quadruplex and Induces Its Distinct Conformers

Proximal Single-Stranded RNA Destabilizes Human Telomerase RNA G-Quadruplex and Induces Its Distinct Conformers

Ye, S. et al.
2021
J. Phys. Chem. Lett.
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Generation of versatile ss-dsDNA hybrid substrates for single-molecule analysis

Generation of versatile ss-dsDNA hybrid substrates for single-molecule analysis

Belan, O. et al.
2021
STAR Protocols
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Mechanics of CRISPR-Cas12a and engineered variants on λ-DNA

Mechanics of CRISPR-Cas12a and engineered variants on λ-DNA

Paul, B. et al.
2021
Nucleic Acids Research
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Protein Folding
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Force generation by protein–DNA co-condensation

Force generation by protein–DNA co-condensation

Quail, T. et al.
2021
Nature Physics
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Phase Separation
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Elucidating the Role of Topological Constraint on the Structure of Overstretched DNA Using Fluorescence Polarization Microscopy

Elucidating the Role of Topological Constraint on the Structure of Overstretched DNA Using Fluorescence Polarization Microscopy

Backer, A. S. et al.
2021
J. Phys. Chem. B
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CTP promotes efficient ParB-dependent DNA condensation by facilitating one-dimensional diffusion from parS

CTP promotes efficient ParB-dependent DNA condensation by facilitating one-dimensional diffusion from parS

de Asis Balaguer, F. et al.
2021
eLife
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Efficient DNA interrogation of SpCas9 governed by its electrostatic interaction with DNA beyond the PAM and protospacer

Efficient DNA interrogation of SpCas9 governed by its electrostatic interaction with DNA beyond the PAM and protospacer

Zhang, Q. et al.
2021
Nucleic Acids Research
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Virus self-assembly proceeds through contact-rich energy minima

Virus self-assembly proceeds through contact-rich energy minima

Buzón, P. et al.
2021
Science Advances
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Structural and molecular basis for Cardiovirus 2A protein as a viral gene expression switch

Structural and molecular basis for Cardiovirus 2A protein as a viral gene expression switch

Hill, C. H. et al.
2021
Nature Communications
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DNA replication origins retain mobile licensing proteins

DNA replication origins retain mobile licensing proteins

Sánchez, H. et al.
2021
Nature Communications
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Human HELB is a processive motor protein that catalyzes RPA clearance from single-stranded DNA

Human HELB is a processive motor protein that catalyzes RPA clearance from single-stranded DNA

Hormeno, S. et al.
2022
eLife
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HELQ is a dual-function DSB repair enzyme modulated by RPA and RAD51

HELQ is a dual-function DSB repair enzyme modulated by RPA and RAD51

Anand, R. et al.
2021
Nature Communications
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Cas12a Target Search and Cleavage on Force-Stretched DNA

Cas12a Target Search and Cleavage on Force-Stretched DNA

Losito, M. et al.
2021
PCCP
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CENP-B-mediated DNA loops regulate activity and stability of human centromeres

CENP-B-mediated DNA loops regulate activity and stability of human centromeres

Chardon, F. et al.
2022
Molecular Cell
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Co-condensation of proteins with single- and double-stranded DNA

Co-condensation of proteins with single- and double-stranded DNA

Renger, R. et al.
2022
PNAS
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Phase Separation
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HIV-1 Nucleocapsid Protein Binds Double-Stranded DNA in Multiple Modes to Regulate Compaction and Capsid Uncoating

HIV-1 Nucleocapsid Protein Binds Double-Stranded DNA in Multiple Modes to Regulate Compaction and Capsid Uncoating

Gien, H. et al.
2022
Viruses
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Identification of the target and mode of action for the prokaryotic nucleotide excision repair inhibitor ATBC

Identification of the target and mode of action for the prokaryotic nucleotide excision repair inhibitor ATBC

Bernacchia, L. et al.
2022
Biosci Rep
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Sequence-dependent surface condensation of a pioneer transcription factor on DNA

Sequence-dependent surface condensation of a pioneer transcription factor on DNA

Morin, J. A. et al.
2022
Nature Physics
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The convergence of head-on DNA unwinding forks induces helicase oligomerization and activity transition

The convergence of head-on DNA unwinding forks induces helicase oligomerization and activity transition

Bi, L. et al.
2022
PNAS
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Resolving the subtle details of human DNA alkyltransferase lesion search and repair mechanism by single-molecule studies

Resolving the subtle details of human DNA alkyltransferase lesion search and repair mechanism by single-molecule studies

Kono, S. et al.
2022
PNAS
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Rtt105 regulates RPA function by configurationally stapling the flexible domains

Rtt105 regulates RPA function by configurationally stapling the flexible domains

Kuppa, S. et al.
2022
Nature Communications
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Stochastically multimerized ParB orchestrates DNA assembly as unveiled by single-molecule analysis

Stochastically multimerized ParB orchestrates DNA assembly as unveiled by single-molecule analysis

Guo, L. et al.
2022
Nucleic Acids Research
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Nucleosome-directed replication origin licensing independent of a consensus DNA sequence

Nucleosome-directed replication origin licensing independent of a consensus DNA sequence

Li, S. et al.
2022
Nature Communications
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Origin recognition complex harbors an intrinsic nucleosome remodeling activity

Origin recognition complex harbors an intrinsic nucleosome remodeling activity

Li, S. et al.
2022
PNAS
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ATP Binding Facilitates Target Search of SWR1 Chromatin Remodeler by Promoting One-Dimensional Diffusion on DNA

ATP Binding Facilitates Target Search of SWR1 Chromatin Remodeler by Promoting One-Dimensional Diffusion on DNA

Carcamo, C. C. et al.
2022
eLife
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Single-molecule analysis of DNA-binding proteins from nuclear extracts (SMADNE)

Single-molecule analysis of DNA-binding proteins from nuclear extracts (SMADNE)

Schaich, M. et al.
2023
NAR
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Search and processing of Holliday junctions within long DNA by junction-resolving enzymes

Search and processing of Holliday junctions within long DNA by junction-resolving enzymes

Kaczmarczyk, A. et al.
2022
Nature Communications
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Smc5/6’s multifaceted DNA binding capacities stabilize branched DNA structures

Smc5/6’s multifaceted DNA binding capacities stabilize branched DNA structures

Chang, J. T-H. et al.
2022
Nature Communications
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Head-on and co-directional RNA polymerase collisions orchestrate bidirectional transcription termination

Head-on and co-directional RNA polymerase collisions orchestrate bidirectional transcription termination

Wang, L. et. al.
2023
Molecular Cell
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POLQ seals post-replicative ssDNA gaps to maintain genome stability in BRCA-deficient cancer cells

POLQ seals post-replicative ssDNA gaps to maintain genome stability in BRCA-deficient cancer cells

Belan, O. et al.
2022
Molecular Cell
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PICH acts as a force dependent nucleosome remodeler

PICH acts as a force dependent nucleosome remodeler

Spakman, D. et al.
2022
Nature Communications
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Unlicensed origin DNA melting by MCV and SV40 polyomavirus LT proteins is independent of ATP-dependent helicase activity

Unlicensed origin DNA melting by MCV and SV40 polyomavirus LT proteins is independent of ATP-dependent helicase activity

Wan, L. et al.
2023
PNAS
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Cooperative interaction between AAG and UV-DDB in the removal of modified bases

Cooperative interaction between AAG and UV-DDB in the removal of modified bases

Jang, S. et al.
2022
NAR
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Single-Molecule Force Spectroscopy of Deoxyribonucleic Acid and Deoxyribonucleic Acid Polymerase Activity Impacted by Alkylating Agents

Single-Molecule Force Spectroscopy of Deoxyribonucleic Acid and Deoxyribonucleic Acid Polymerase Activity Impacted by Alkylating Agents

Cai, T. et al.
2023
J. Phys. Chem. Lett.
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Human FACT subunits coordinate to catalyze both disassembly and reassembly of nucleosomes

Human FACT subunits coordinate to catalyze both disassembly and reassembly of nucleosomes

McCauley, M. et al.
2022
Cell Reports
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Stabilization of DNA fork junctions by Smc5/6 complexes revealed by single-molecule imaging

Stabilization of DNA fork junctions by Smc5/6 complexes revealed by single-molecule imaging

Tanasie, N-L. et al.
2022
Cell Reports
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Nucleotide binding halts diffusion of the eukaryotic replicative helicase during activation

Nucleotide binding halts diffusion of the eukaryotic replicative helicase during activation

Montero, D. R. et al.
2023
Nature Communications
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Establishment of dsDNA-dsDNA interactions by the condensin complex

Establishment of dsDNA-dsDNA interactions by the condensin complex

Tang, M. et al.
2023
Molecular Cell
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“Helicase” activity promoted through dynamic interactions between a ssDNA translocase and a diffusing SSB protein

“Helicase” activity promoted through dynamic interactions between a ssDNA translocase and a diffusing SSB protein

Mersch, K. N. et al.
2023
PNAS
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Structure and function of the RAD51BCD-XRCC2 tumour suppressor complex

Structure and function of the RAD51BCD-XRCC2 tumour suppressor complex

Greenhough, L. A. et al.
2023
Nature Communications
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Visualization of direct and diffusion-assisted RAD51 nucleation by full-length human BRCA2 protein

Visualization of direct and diffusion-assisted RAD51 nucleation by full-length human BRCA2 protein

Belan, O. et al.
2023
Molecular Cell
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RNase H1 facilitates recombinase recruitment by degrading DNA–RNA hybrids during meiosis

RNase H1 facilitates recombinase recruitment by degrading DNA–RNA hybrids during meiosis

Liu, C. et al.
2023
Nucleic Acids Research
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Negative DNA supercoiling induces genome-wide Cas9 off-target activity

Negative DNA supercoiling induces genome-wide Cas9 off-target activity

Newton, M. D. et al.
2023
Molecular Cell
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Assembly mechanism of the inflammasome sensor AIM2 revealed by single molecule analysis

Assembly mechanism of the inflammasome sensor AIM2 revealed by single molecule analysis

Sharma, M. et al.
2023
Nature Communications
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E. coli RecB Nuclease Domain Regulates RecBCD Helicase Activity but not Single Stranded DNA Translocase Activity

E. coli RecB Nuclease Domain Regulates RecBCD Helicase Activity but not Single Stranded DNA Translocase Activity

Fazio, N. et al.
2024
Journal of Molecular Biology
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Joint Efforts of Replicative Helicase and SSB Ensure Inherent Replicative Tolerance of G-Quadruplex

Joint Efforts of Replicative Helicase and SSB Ensure Inherent Replicative Tolerance of G-Quadruplex

Guo, L. et al.
2023
Advanced Science
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A chromatinized origin reduces the mobility of ORC and MCM through interactions and spatial constraint

A chromatinized origin reduces the mobility of ORC and MCM through interactions and spatial constraint

Sánchez, H. et al.
2023
Nature Communications
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The Histone Chaperones SET/TAF‐1β and NPM1 Exhibit Conserved Functionality in Nucleosome Remodeling and Histone Eviction in a Cytochrome c ‐Dependent Manner

The Histone Chaperones SET/TAF‐1β and NPM1 Exhibit Conserved Functionality in Nucleosome Remodeling and Histone Eviction in a Cytochrome c ‐Dependent Manner

Buzón, P. et al.
2023
Advanced Science
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DNA binding and bridging by human CtIP in the healthy and diseased states

DNA binding and bridging by human CtIP in the healthy and diseased states

Lokanathan Balaji, S. et al.
2024
Nucleic Acids Research
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Single-molecule analysis of purified proteins and nuclear extracts: Insights from 8-oxoguanine glycosylase 1

Single-molecule analysis of purified proteins and nuclear extracts: Insights from 8-oxoguanine glycosylase 1

Schaich, M.A. et al.
2024
DNA Repair
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De novo fabrication of custom-sequence plasmids for the synthesis of long DNA constructs with extrahelical features

De novo fabrication of custom-sequence plasmids for the synthesis of long DNA constructs with extrahelical features

Montero, D. R. et al.,
2023
Biophysical Journal
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Developing novel antimicrobials by combining cancer chemotherapeutics with bacterial DNA repair inhibitors

Developing novel antimicrobials by combining cancer chemotherapeutics with bacterial DNA repair inhibitors

Bernacchia, L. et al.
2023
Plos Pathogens
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PARP1-DNA co-condensation drives DNA repair site assembly to prevent disjunction of broken DNA ends

PARP1-DNA co-condensation drives DNA repair site assembly to prevent disjunction of broken DNA ends

Chappidi, N. et al.
2024
Cell
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Rapid Long-distance Migration of RPA on Single Stranded DNA Occurs Through Intersegmental Transfer Utilizing Multivalent Interactions

Rapid Long-distance Migration of RPA on Single Stranded DNA Occurs Through Intersegmental Transfer Utilizing Multivalent Interactions

Pangeni, S. et al.
2024
Journal of Molecular Biology
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Differential dynamics specify MeCP2 function at nucleosomes and methylated DNA

Differential dynamics specify MeCP2 function at nucleosomes and methylated DNA

Chua, G. et al.
2024
Nature Structural & Molecular Biology
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Dynamic 1D Search and Processive Nucleosome Translocations by RSC and ISW2 Chromatin Remodelers

Dynamic 1D Search and Processive Nucleosome Translocations by RSC and ISW2 Chromatin Remodelers

Kim, J. M. et al.
2024
eLife
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A Biophysics Toolbox for Reliable Data Acquisition and Processing in Integrated Force–Confocal Fluorescence Microscopy

A Biophysics Toolbox for Reliable Data Acquisition and Processing in Integrated Force–Confocal Fluorescence Microscopy

Liu, Z. et al.
2024
ACS Photonics
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TMPyP binding evokes a complex, tunable nanomechanical response in DNA

TMPyP binding evokes a complex, tunable nanomechanical response in DNA

Kretzer, B. et al.
2024
Nucleic Acids Research
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ISWI catalyzes nucleosome sliding in condensed nucleosome arrays

ISWI catalyzes nucleosome sliding in condensed nucleosome arrays

Vizjak, P. et al.
2024
Nature Structural & Molecular Biology
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FANCD2–FANCI surveys DNA and recognizes double- to single-stranded junctions

FANCD2–FANCI surveys DNA and recognizes double- to single-stranded junctions

Alcón, P. et al.
2024
Nature Communications
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RPA transforms RNase H1 to a bidirectional exoribonuclease for processive RNA–DNA hybrid cleavage

RPA transforms RNase H1 to a bidirectional exoribonuclease for processive RNA–DNA hybrid cleavage

Li, Y. et al.
2024
Nature Communications
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How to scan naked DNA using promiscuous recognition and no clamping: a model for pioneer transcription factors

How to scan naked DNA using promiscuous recognition and no clamping: a model for pioneer transcription factors

Goluguri, R. et al.
2024
Nucleic Acids Research
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Thymine DNA glycosylase combines sliding, hopping, and nucleosome interactions to efficiently search for 5-formylcytosine

Thymine DNA glycosylase combines sliding, hopping, and nucleosome interactions to efficiently search for 5-formylcytosine

Schnable, B. et al.
2024
Nature Communications
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The human Shu complex promotes RAD51 activity by modulating RPA dynamics on ssDNA

The human Shu complex promotes RAD51 activity by modulating RPA dynamics on ssDNA

Hengel, S. et al.
2024
Nature Communications
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Probing the mechanism of nick searching by LIG1 at the single-molecule level

Probing the mechanism of nick searching by LIG1 at the single-molecule level

Chatterjee, S. et al.
2024
Nucleic Acids Research
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Protamine-Mediated Tangles Produce Extreme Deoxyribonucleic Acid Compaction

Protamine-Mediated Tangles Produce Extreme Deoxyribonucleic Acid Compaction

Ahlawat, V. et al.
2024
JACS
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