Structure and Stability of a Dimeric G-Quadruplex Formed by Cyclic Oligonucleotides

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Journal of Nucleic Acids

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Figure 3: Structure and Stability of a Dimeric G-Quadruplex Formed by Cyclic Oligonucleotides 