Does Antibody Stabilize the Ligand Binding in GP120 of HIV-1 Envelope Protein? Evidence from MD Simulation
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CD4-mimetic HIV-1 entry inhibitors are small sized molecules which imitate similar conformational flexibility, in gp120, to the CD4 receptor. However, the mechanism of the conformational flexibility instigated by these small sized inhibitors is little known. Likewise, the effect of the antibody on the function of these inhibitors is also less studied. In this study, we present a thorough inspection of the mechanism of the conformational flexibility induced by a CD4-mimetic inhibitor, NBD-557, using Molecular Dynamics Simulations and free energy calculations. Our result shows the functional importance of Asn425 in substrate induced conformational dynamics in gp120. The MD simulations of Asn425Gly mutant provide a less dynamic gp120 in the presence of NBD-557 without incapacitating the binding enthalpy of NBD-557. The MD simulations of complexes with the antibody clearly show the enhanced affinity of NBD-557 due to the presence of the antibody, which is in good agreement with experimental Isothermal Titration Calorimetry results (Biochemistry2006, 45, 10973–10980).
MD simulations, Oxalates, Anti-HIV Agents, Protein Conformation, conformational mechanism, free energy calculations, Organic chemistry, HIV Infections, HIV Antibodies, HIV Envelope Protein gp120, Molecular Dynamics Simulation, HIV-entry inhibitor, Article, QD241-441, Piperidines, HIV-1, Humans, Thermodynamics, Protein Binding
MD simulations, Oxalates, Anti-HIV Agents, Protein Conformation, conformational mechanism, free energy calculations, Organic chemistry, HIV Infections, HIV Antibodies, HIV Envelope Protein gp120, Molecular Dynamics Simulation, HIV-entry inhibitor, Article, QD241-441, Piperidines, HIV-1, Humans, Thermodynamics, Protein Binding
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