A cross-shaped DNA structure that can be observed under the electron microscope. It is formed by the incomplete exchange of strands between two double-stranded helices or by complementary INVERTED REPEAT SEQUENCES that refold into hairpin loops on opposite strands across from each other.
Also Known As:
Holliday Junctions; DNA, Cruciform; DNA Cruciforms; Holliday Junction DNA; Cruciform DNAs; Cruciform, DNA; DNA Cruciform; DNA, Holliday Junction; DNAs, Cruciform; DNAs, Holliday Junction; Holliday Junction; Holliday Junction DNAs; Junction DNAs, Holliday; Junction, Holliday