A DNA-binding protein senses DNA superhelicity to switch between bridging and nucleoprotein filament formation
Sneha Shahu, Sreeja Baira, Sudhish Gupta, Mahipal Ganji
This study shows DNA superhelical polarity determines H-NS binding mode, affecting chromosomal domain organization and gene silencing.
bioRxiv · May 27, 2026 · PreprintBiophysics