Witham F H, Hendry L B, Chapman O L
Orig Life. 1978 Sep;9(1):7-15. doi: 10.1007/BF00929709.
Space-filling molecular models of selected phytohormones and DNA, employed as described herein, illustrate possible in vivo stereochemical recognition between nucleic acids and intercalated phytohormones. In this regard, the absolute chirality of certain phytohormones, and that of DNA may be essential for the recognition process. It is speculated further that the specific interactions shown by molecular models have significance in the evolution of plant regulatory mechanisms.
本文所述的选定植物激素和DNA的空间填充分子模型，展示了核酸与嵌入的植物激素之间可能的体内立体化学识别。在这方面，某些植物激素的绝对手性以及DNA的绝对手性可能对识别过程至关重要。进一步推测，分子模型所示的特定相互作用在植物调节机制的进化中具有重要意义。
