From: Geoff=Howlett%BioChem%UNIMELB@muwaye.unimelb.EDU.AU
  To  : rasmb@bbri.eri.harvard.edu
  Date: Wed, 22 Jun 94 8:49:45 +1000

vbars of triacylglycerols and nucleic acids

Does anyone know where to find literature values for:

1.  The vbar (or densities) of triacylglycerols (triglycerides) composed of 
either unsaturated or saturated fatty acids?

2.  The vbar values for adenine, guanine, thymine and cytosine residues in 
DNA.  This question is partly prompted by the current procedure which assumes 
a value of 0.55 ml/g for nucleic acids.  Can this value be assumed 
independently of nucleic acid sequnce?

I would appreciate comment and assistance.

Geoff Howlett