Protein-DNA Complexes

These artworks are based on the 3D structure of protein and DNA. The artist’s intention is to convey the wonders of genes, and to express our feelings towards nature, civilization and diseases.

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Two transcription factor units, Mata1 and Matalpha2 bound to DNA. Transcription factor controls the reading of genetic code from DNA.(ID:JL0071)
A sterol regulatory element binding protein bound to a specific regulatory region of DNA.(ID:JL0072)
A transcription factor, Pit-1, bound to DNA. Transcription factor controls the reading of genetic code from DNA.(ID:JL0073)
A transcriptional activator, MarA, bound to DNA. Transcription activator activates the process of the reading of genetic code from DNA.(ID:JL0074)
Camp responsive element-binding protein bound to DNA. The protein is central to second messenger regulated reading of genetic code in DNA.(ID:JL0075)
An engrailed protein homeodomain bound to DNA.(ID:JL0076)
A protein homeodomain bound to DNA(ID:JL0077)
Binding of HMG-domain protein to the anticancer drug cisplatin-modified DNA(ID:JL0078)
Escherichia Coli Rob transcription factor in complex with DNA. Transcription factor controls the reading of genetic code from DNA.(ID:JL0079)