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Molecular Control of Electron Transfer Events Within and Between Biomolecules

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Molecular Electronics: Bio-sensors and Bio-computers

Part of the book series: NATO Science Series ((NAII,volume 96))

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We are engaged in theoretical studies of electron transfer reactions in proteins, protein- protein complexes, and DNA. This paper summarizes our recent advances in exploring the relationships between structure and function in these systems.

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Beratan, D.N. (2003). Molecular Control of Electron Transfer Events Within and Between Biomolecules. In: Barsanti, L., Evangelista, V., Gualtieri, P., Passarelli, V., Vestri, S. (eds) Molecular Electronics: Bio-sensors and Bio-computers. NATO Science Series, vol 96. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0141-0_7

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