Studies of drug-resistant reverse transcriptases (RTs) reveal the roles of specific structural elements and amino acids in polymerase function. To characterize better the effects of RT/template interactions on dNTP su...
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Studies of drug-resistant reverse transcriptases (RTs) reveal the roles of specific structural elements and amino acids in polymerase function. To characterize better the effects of RT/template interactions on dNTP substrate recognition, we examined the sensitivity of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (hiv-1) RT containing a new mutation in a "template grip" residue (P157S) to the 5'-triphosphates of (-)-beta-2',3'-dideoxy-3'-thiacytidine (3TC), (-)-beta-2',3'-dideoxy-5-fluoro-3'-thiacytidine (FTC), and 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine (AZT). A primer extension assay was used to monitor quantitatively drug monophosphate incorporation opposite each of multiple target sites. Wild-type and P157S RTs had similar catalytic activities and processivities on heteropolymeric RNA and DNA templates. When averaged over multiple template sites, P157S RT was 2-7-fold resistant to the 5'-triphosphates of 3TC, FTC, and AZT, Each drug triphosphate inhibited polymerization more efficiently on the DNA template compared with an RNA template of identical sequence. Moreover, chain termination by 3TC and FTC was strongly influenced by template sequence context. Incorporation of FTC and 3TC monophosphate varied up to 10-fold opposite 7 different G residues in the DNA template, and the P157S mutation altered this site specificity. In summary, these data identify Pro(157) as an important residue affecting nucleoside analog resistance and suggest that interactions between RT and the template strand influence dNTP substrate recognition at the RT active site. Our findings are discussed within the context of the hiv-1 RT structure.
We have determined the crystal structures of thiazoloisoindolinone non-nucleoside inhibitors in complex with hiv-1 reverse transcriptase to high-resolution limits of 2.7 Angstrom (BM +21.1326) and 2.52 Angstrom (BM +5...
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We have determined the crystal structures of thiazoloisoindolinone non-nucleoside inhibitors in complex with hiv-1 reverse transcriptase to high-resolution limits of 2.7 Angstrom (BM +21.1326) and 2.52 Angstrom (BM +50.0934). We find that the binding modes of this series of inhibitors closely resemble that of "two-ring'' non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors. The structures allow rationalization of stereochemical requirements, structure-activity data, and drug resistance data. Comparisons with our previous structures suggest modifications to the inhibitors that might improve resilience to drug-resistant mutant forms of reverse transcriptase. Comparison with earlier modeling studies reveals that the predicted overlap of thiazoloisoindolinones with TIBO was largely correct, while that with nevirapine was significantly different.
An important component of triple-drug anti-AIDS therapy is 2',3'-dideoxy-3'-thiacytidine (3TC, lamivudine). Single mutations at residue 184 of the reverse transcriptase (RT) in hiv cause high-level resista...
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An important component of triple-drug anti-AIDS therapy is 2',3'-dideoxy-3'-thiacytidine (3TC, lamivudine). Single mutations at residue 184 of the reverse transcriptase (RT) in hiv cause high-level resistance to 3TC and contribute to the failure of anti-AIDS combination therapy. We have determined crystal structures of the 3TC-resistant mutant hiv-1 RT (M184I) in both the presence and absence of a DNA/DNA template-primer, In the absence of a DNA substrate, the wild-type and mutant structures are very similar. However, comparison of crystal structures of M184I mutant and wild-type hiv-1 RT with and without DNA reveals repositioning of the template-primer in the M184I/DNA binary complex and other smaller changes in residues in the dNTP-binding site. On the basis of these structural results, we developed a model that explains the ability of the 3TC-resistant mutant M184I to incorporate dNTPs but not the nucleotide analog 3TCTP. In this model, steric hindrance is expected for NRTIs with beta- or L- ring configurations, as with the enantiomer of 3TC that is used in therapy. Steric conflict between the oxathiolane ring of 3TCTP and the side chain of P-branched amino acids (Val, Ile, Thr) at position 184 perturbs inhibitor binding, leading to a reduction in incorporation of the analog. The model can also explain the 3TC resistance of analogous hepatitis B polymerase mutants. Repositioning of the template-primer as observed in the binary complex (M184I/DNA) may also occur in the catalytic ternary complex (M184I/DNA/3TCTP) and contribute to 3TC resistance by interfering with the formation of a catalytically competent closed complex.
The 5'-triphosphate of 4-thiothymidine (4S-TTP) is an excellent substrate for the Klenow fragment of Escherichia coli DNA polymerase I and hiv-1 reverse transcriptase with values of k(cat)/K-m within a factor of s...
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The 5'-triphosphate of 4-thiothymidine (4S-TTP) is an excellent substrate for the Klenow fragment of Escherichia coli DNA polymerase I and hiv-1 reverse transcriptase with values of k(cat)/K-m within a factor of similar to 3 of those for TTP. A large UV change (Delta epsilon = -9770 M-1 cm(-1) at 340 nm) associated with incorporation of 4S-TMP into nucleic acid duplexes makes possible a rapid, continuous spectrophotometric assay of the reaction progress. (C) 2000 Published by Elsevier Science Ltd.
The peptoid CGP64222 has been previously demonstrated to inhibit the human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) Tat/transactivation response element complex formation. It has previously been shown that CGP64222 selectively in...
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The peptoid CGP64222 has been previously demonstrated to inhibit the human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) Tat/transactivation response element complex formation. It has previously been shown that CGP64222 selectively inhibits hiv-1 long terminal repeat-driven gene expression and hiv-1(LAV) replication in lymphocytes. Here, we show that CGP64222 inhibits the replication of a wide range of laboratory strains of hiv-1 and hiv-2 in MT-4 cells. However, CGP64222 proved inactive in MT-4 cells against hiv-1 strains that are resistant to the bicyclams. The bicyclams are known to specifically interact with CXC-chemokine receptor 4, the main coreceptor used by T-tropic hiv strains to enter the cells. Mechanism of action studies revealed that CGP64222 can inhibit the hiv replicative cycle, also through a selective interaction with the CXC-chemokine receptor 4 coreceptor.
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