
A simple model of a circularly closed double-stranded DNA in a poor solvent is considered as an example of a semi-flexible polymer with self-attraction. To find the ground states, the conformational energy is computed as a sum of the bending and torsional elastic components and the effective self-attraction energy. The model includes a relative orientation or sequence dependence of the effective attraction forces between different pieces of the polymer chain. Two series of conformations are analysed: a multicovered circle (a toroid) and a multifold two-headed racquet. The results are presented as a diagram of state. It is suggested that the stability of particular conformations may be controlled by proper adjustment of the primary structure. Application of the model to other semi-flexible polymers is considered.
Chemical Physics (physics.chem-ph), Polymers, Biological Physics (physics.bio-ph), Physics - Chemical Physics, Soft Condensed Matter (cond-mat.soft), FOS: Physical sciences, Physics - Biological Physics, Condensed Matter - Soft Condensed Matter, DNA, Circular
Chemical Physics (physics.chem-ph), Polymers, Biological Physics (physics.bio-ph), Physics - Chemical Physics, Soft Condensed Matter (cond-mat.soft), FOS: Physical sciences, Physics - Biological Physics, Condensed Matter - Soft Condensed Matter, DNA, Circular
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