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ArticleJournal of virology2005

Functional chimeras of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 Gp120 and influenza A virus (H3) hemagglutinin.

K M Copeland, A J Elliot, R S Daniels

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Article in Journal of virology, 2005. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

K M CopelandDivision of Virology, National Institute for Medical Research, The Ridgeway, Mill Hill, London NW7 1AA, United Kingdom. rdaniel@nimr.mrc.ac.uk
A J Elliot
R S Daniels

Funding

Medical Research Council MC_U117531986Wellcome Trust
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In an attempt to produce a protein that will allow determination of the native human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) gp120 (Env) structure in its trimeric state, we fused the globular head of gp120 to the stalk region of influenza virus A (X31) hemagglutinin (HA). The chimeric protein (EnvHA) has been expressed by using a recombinant vaccinia virus system, and its functional characteristics were determined. EnvHA is expressed as a 120- to 150-kDa protein that can oligomerize to form dimers and trimers. It retains the low-pH (5.2 to 5.4) requirement of X31-HA to trigger membrane fusion but, unlike X31-HA, it is not absolutely dependent on exogenously added trypsin for protein processing to release the HA2 fusion peptide. In terms of receptor binding the chimeric protein retains specificity for human CD4 but, in relation to the membrane fusion event, it appears to lose the Env coreceptor specificity of the parental HIV-1 strains: NL43 for CXCR4 and JRFL for CCR5. These properties suggest that stable, functional EnvHAs are being produced and that they may be exploited in terms of structural studies. Further, the potential of introducing the envHA genes into influenza viruses, by use of reverse genetics, and their use as a therapeutic vaccine for HIV are discussed.

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AnimalsCell LineCell MembraneHemagglutinin Glycoproteins, Influenza VirusHIV Envelope Protein gp120Hydrogen-Ion ConcentrationMembrane FusionMolecular WeightReassortant VirusesRecombinant ProteinsTrypsinVaccinia virusHemagglutinin Glycoproteins, Influenza Virushemagglutinin, human influenza A virusHIV Envelope Protein gp120Recombinant ProteinsTrypsin

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PMID15858029
PMCPMC1091698
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