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Title: Binding of Full-Length HIV-1 gp120 to CD4 Induces Structural Reorientation around the gp120 Core

Journal Article · · Biophys. J.

Small-angle x-ray scattering data on the unliganded full-length fully glycosylated HIV-1 gp120, the soluble CD4 (domains 1-2) receptor and their complex in solution are presented. Ab initio structure restorations using these data provides the first look at the envelope shape for the unliganded and the complexed gp120 molecule. Fitting known crystal structures of the unliganded SIV and the complexed HIV gp120 core regions within our resultant shape constraints reveals movement of the V3 loop upon binding.

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States). National Synchrotron Light Source
Sponsoring Organization:
Doe - Office Of Science
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC02-98CH10886
OSTI ID:
914230
Report Number(s):
BNL-78798-2007-JA; BIOJAU; TRN: US200809%%105
Journal Information:
Biophys. J., Vol. 91; ISSN 0006-3495
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English