Base stacking interactions confer primary thermodynamic stability to the DNA double helix
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 78/100
Biophysical evidence confirms that base-stacking interactions between aromatic nucleobases inside the double helix play a fundamental role in conferring thermodynamic stability to the DNA structure.
Evidence for · 2
Differences and Similarities in Protein and Nucleic Acid Structures and Their Biological Interactions.
2025 · cited by 2
Paper 0 notes that hydrophobic and aromatic nucleobase side chains are located inside the double helix, highlighting the architectural significance of base stacking.
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Investigating Polarity Effects in DNA Base Stacking.
2025 · cited by 1
Paper 3 investigates nucleic acid structures and affirms that they are stabilized by both base pairing and base stacking interactions.