Structure-Based Mutational Analysis of the C-Terminal DNA-Binding Domain of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 Integrase: Critical Residues for Protein Oligomerization and DNA Binding

AUTOR(ES)

Lutzke, Ramon A. Puras

FONTE

American Society for Microbiology

RESUMO

The C-terminal domain of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) integrase (IN) is a dimer that binds to DNA in a nonspecific manner. The structure of the minimal region required for DNA binding (IN220–270) has been solved by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The overall fold of the C-terminal domain of HIV-1 IN is similar to those of Src homology region 3 domains. Based on the structure of IN220–270, we studied the role of 15 amino acid residues potentially involved in DNA binding and oligomerization by mutational analysis. We found that two amino acid residues, arginine 262 and leucine 234, contribute to DNA binding in the context of IN220–270, as indicated by protein-DNA UV cross-link analysis. We also analyzed mutant proteins representing portions of the full-length IN protein. Amino acid substitution of residues located in the hydrophobic dimer interface, such as L241A and L242A, results in the loss of oligomerization of IN; consequently, the levels of 3′ processing, DNA strand transfer, and intramolecular disintegration are strongly reduced. These results suggest that dimerization of the C-terminal domain of IN is important for correct multimerization of IN.

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