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Figure 5.
Fig. 5. Base-stacking interactions in T2A2 (left) and A2T2 (fight) at steps where the step types (Py/Pu) have changed: (a) 4-5, (b) 6-7 and (c) 8-9. Dark bonds for the base pair on the top and open bonds for the base at the bottom. Notice the lack of stacking at the central Py- Py step 6-7 in T2A2, which is overwound (see text).

The above figure is reprinted by permission from the IUCr: Acta Crystallogr D Biol Crystallogr (1995, 51, 190-198) copyright 1995.