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This unique and practical resource provides the most complete and concise summary of underlying principles and approaches to studying nucleic acid structure, including discussion of x-ray crystallography, NMR, molecular modelling, and databases. Its focus is on a survey of structures especially important for biomedical research and pharmacological applications. To aid novices, Principles of Nucleic Acid Structure includes an introduction to technical lingo used to describe nucleic acid structure and conformations (roll, slide, twist, buckle, etc.). This completely updated edition features expanded coverage of the latest advances relevant to recognition of DNA and RNA by small molecules and proteins. In particular, the reader will find extensive new discussions on: RNA folding, ribosome structure and antibiotic interactions, DNA quadruplexes, DNA and RNA protein complexes, and short interfering RNA (siRNA). This handy guide ends with a complete list of resources, including relevant online databases and software.

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Review of the previous edition Stephen Neidle's excellent new introductory textbook will prove to be very timely, and provides a calm, balanced and objective study of the major advances. --Crystallography News

"Review of the previous edition: ""Stephen Neidle's excellent new introductory textbook will prove to be very timely, and provides a calm, balanced and objective study of the major advances.""--Crystallography News"

Review of the previous edition Stephen Neidle's excellent new introductory textbook will prove to be very timely, and provides a calm, balanced and objective study of the major advances. --Crystallography News

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Stephen Neidle is an Emeritus Professor of Chemical Biology at University College London, where he has also been the Director of Research in the School of Pharmacy. He has published over 500 primary papers and reviews and is a principal inventor on 14 patent filings. He has also written and edited several books on nucleic acids and anti-cancer drugs.

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