Correlations induce association in polyelectrolyte solutions

We present a simple model for the formation of a DNA-surfactant complex and we show that correlational effects relevant for multivalent ions enhance the association. Our results suggest that divalent amphiphiles might be a good vehicle for gene therapy.

MoreLess

Year of publication:	2004
Authors:	Silva, Marcelo B. da ; Lucena, Liacir S. ; Barbosa, Marcia C.
Published in:	Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications. - Elsevier, ISSN 0378-4371. - Vol. 342.2004, 1, p. 54-61
Publisher:	Elsevier
Subject:	Core-softened potential \| Diffusion

Online Resource

Check full text access |

More access options

Check Google Scholar

In libraries world-wide (WorldCat)

In German libraries (KVK)

subito order

I need help

More details

Type of publication:	Article
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010591545