An alternate conformation of HCV E2 neutralizing face as an additional vaccine target
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An alternate conformation of HCV E2 neutralizing face as an additional vaccine target. / Tzarum, Netanel; Giang, Erick; Kadam, Rameshwar U.; Chen, Fang; Nagy, Kenna; Augestad, Elias H.; Velázquez-Moctezuma, Rodrigo; Keck, Zhen Yong; Hua, Yuanzi; Stanfield, Robyn L.; Dreux, Marlene; Prentoe, Jannick; Foung, Steven K.H.; Bukh, Jens; Wilson, Ian A.; Law, Mansun.
In: Science Advances, Vol. 6, No. 30, abb5642, 2020.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - An alternate conformation of HCV E2 neutralizing face as an additional vaccine target
AU - Tzarum, Netanel
AU - Giang, Erick
AU - Kadam, Rameshwar U.
AU - Chen, Fang
AU - Nagy, Kenna
AU - Augestad, Elias H.
AU - Velázquez-Moctezuma, Rodrigo
AU - Keck, Zhen Yong
AU - Hua, Yuanzi
AU - Stanfield, Robyn L.
AU - Dreux, Marlene
AU - Prentoe, Jannick
AU - Foung, Steven K.H.
AU - Bukh, Jens
AU - Wilson, Ian A.
AU - Law, Mansun
PY - 2020
Y1 - 2020
N2 - To achieve global elimination of hepatitis C virus (HCV), an effective cross-genotype vaccine is needed. The HCV envelope glycoprotein E2 is the main target for neutralizing antibodies (nAbs), which aid in HCV clearance and protection. E2 is structurally flexible and functions in engaging host receptors. Many nAbs bind to the “neutralizing face” on E2, including several broadly nAbs encoded by the VH1-69 germline gene family that bind to a similar conformation (A) of this face. Here, a previously unknown conformation (B) of the neutralizing face is revealed in crystal structures of two of four additional E2-VH1-69 nAb complexes. In this conformation, the E2 front-layer region is displaced upon antibody binding, exposing residues in the back layer for direct antibody interaction. This E2 B structure may represent another conformational state in the viral entry process that is susceptible to antibody neutralization and thus provide a new target for rational vaccine development.
AB - To achieve global elimination of hepatitis C virus (HCV), an effective cross-genotype vaccine is needed. The HCV envelope glycoprotein E2 is the main target for neutralizing antibodies (nAbs), which aid in HCV clearance and protection. E2 is structurally flexible and functions in engaging host receptors. Many nAbs bind to the “neutralizing face” on E2, including several broadly nAbs encoded by the VH1-69 germline gene family that bind to a similar conformation (A) of this face. Here, a previously unknown conformation (B) of the neutralizing face is revealed in crystal structures of two of four additional E2-VH1-69 nAb complexes. In this conformation, the E2 front-layer region is displaced upon antibody binding, exposing residues in the back layer for direct antibody interaction. This E2 B structure may represent another conformational state in the viral entry process that is susceptible to antibody neutralization and thus provide a new target for rational vaccine development.
U2 - 10.1126/sciadv.abb5642
DO - 10.1126/sciadv.abb5642
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 32754640
AN - SCOPUS:85089131003
VL - 6
JO - Science advances
JF - Science advances
SN - 2375-2548
IS - 30
M1 - abb5642
ER -
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