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Exploration of Temperature-Induced Quantum Proton Tunneling Probability in PCR-Mediated DNA Amplification
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: Received: 9 September 2023 / Approved: 15 September 2023 / Online: 19 September 2023 (05:18:03 CEST)
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De Luna J (2023) Exploration of Temperature-Induced Quantum Proton Tunneling Probability in PCR-Mediated DNA Amplification. J Bio Energetics. 11:228 De Luna J (2023) Exploration of Temperature-Induced Quantum Proton Tunneling Probability in PCR-Mediated DNA Amplification. J Bio Energetics. 11:228
Abstract
This study investigates the impact of temperature-induced quantum proton tunneling probability on DNA amplification during polymerase chain reactions (PCR). Using a simulation model based on a Gaussian wavefunction and finite-difference time-domain method, quantum tunneling of protons across square potential barriers is examined. The results unveil consistent probability distributions for quantum tunneling across various PCR temperatures, with distinct oscillation patterns emerging post-barrier crossing. Acknowledging limitations in initial conditions due to temperature-dependent proton energy, the study highlights the need for refined models and experimental validation. These findings accentuate the potential interplay between quantum mechanics and biological systems, prompting further research to understand quantum tunnelling’s comprehensive effect on genetic variations and molecular processes.
Keywords
genetics; molecular biology; biophysics; quantum mechanics
Subject
Physical Sciences, Biophysics
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