Department of Physics, Tbilisi State University, Chavchavadze av. 3, Tbilisi 0128, Georgia
Abstract:
In this paper we demonstrate that DNA binds to collagen directly to form DNA–collagen complex. Our model suggests that DNA, containing well-arranged phosphate groups, helps the collagen to make ordered aggregates—fibrils. During this process hydration shell of collagen triple helix destroys and stabilizes hydration shell of ds-DNA.