Subdomain Folding and Biological Activity of the Core Structure from Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 gp41: Implications for Viral Membrane Fusion
AUTOR(ES)
Lu, Min
FONTE
American Society for Microbiology
RESUMO
The envelope glycoprotein of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) consists of two subunits, gp120 and gp41. The extraviral portion (ectodomain) of gp41 contains an α-helical domain that likely represents the core of the fusion-active conformation of the molecule. Here we report the identification and characterization of a minimal, autonomous folding subdomain that retains key determinants in specifying the overall fold of the gp41 ectodomain core. This subdomain, designated N34(L6)C28, is formed by covalent attachment of peptides N-34 and C-28 by a short flexible linker in place of the normal disulfide-bonded loop sequence. N34(L6)C28 forms a highly thermostable, α-helical trimer. Point mutations within the envelope protein complex that abolish membrane fusion and HIV-1 infectivity also impede the formation of the N34(L6)C28 core. Moreover, N34(L6)C28 is capable of inhibiting HIV-1 envelope-mediated membrane fusion. Taken together, these results indicate that the N34(L6)C28 core plays a direct role in the membrane fusion step of HIV-1 infection and thus provides a molecular target for the development of antiviral pharmaceutical agents.
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