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metadata.dc.type: | Artigo de Periódico |
Title: | Effect of cross-links on the autocatalytic polymerization of RNA-like chains |
Other Titles: | Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications |
Authors: | Silva, Ladário da Mundim, Kleber Carlos Tsallis, Constantino |
metadata.dc.creator: | Silva, Ladário da Mundim, Kleber Carlos Tsallis, Constantino |
Abstract: | In order to discuss some prebiotic stages, we present computer simulations assuming an autocatalytic polymerization of RNA-like chains from a random collection of oligomers in two dimensions through an equilibrium process. In the simulations we consider the effect of the possible cross-links (non-specific weak bindings among or within the polymers), that may actually contribute to the folded shape of some real polymers, and we show that cross-linking favors the appearance of larger polymers. Furthermore, we discuss the obtained scenario with regard to some experimental results, which compare well with our numerical ones. |
URI: | http://www.repositorio.ufba.br/ri/handle/ri/8142 |
Issue Date: | 1998 |
Appears in Collections: | Artigo Publicado em Periódico (FIS) |
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