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A B-box 2 surface patch important for TRIM5alpha self-association, capsid binding avidity, and retrovirus restriction.
Journal of virology - 1 Oct 2009
Diaz-Griffero Felipe, Qin Xu-rong, Hayashi Fumiaki, Kigawa Takanori, Finzi Andres, Sarnak Zoe, Lienlaf Maritza, Yokoyama Shigeyuki, Sodroski Joseph
Abstract excerpt
TRIM5alpha is a tripartite motif (TRIM) protein that consists of RING, B-box 2, coiled-coil, and B30.2(SPRY) domains. The TRIM5alpha(rh) protein from rhesus monkeys recognizes the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) capsid as it enters the host cell and blocks virus infection prior to reverse transcription. HIV-1-restricting ability can be eliminated by disruption of the B-box 2 domain. Changes in the...
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