Hepadnavirus Envelope Topology: Insertion of a Loop Region in the Membrane and Role of S in L Protein Translocation

AUTOR(ES)

Grgacic, E. V. L.

FONTE

American Society for Microbiology

RESUMO

A unique feature of the large hepadnavirus envelope protein (L) is its mixed transmembrane topology, resulting from partial posttranslational translocation of the pre-S domain. Using protease protection analysis, we demonstrate for duck hepatitis B virus an essential role for the small envelope protein (S) in this process, providing the first experimental evidence for an S translocation channel. Further analysis revealed that the presumed cytoplasmic loop between TM1 and TM2 in the C-terminal S domain is membrane embedded and protrudes to the particle surface. These data suggest that some L molecules form a highly folded, potentially spring-loaded topology with five membrane-spanning regions and a membrane-traversing pre-S chain.

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