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Structural characterization of the Hepatitis C Virus NS3 protease from genotype 3a: the basis of the genotype 1b vs. 3a inhibitor potency shift.
Virology - 30 Sept 2010
Gallo Mariana, Bottomley Matthew James, Pennestri Matteo, Eliseo Tommaso, Paci Maurizio, Koch Uwe, Bazzo Renzo, Summa Vincenzo, Carfì Andrea, Cicero Daniel O
Abstract excerpt
The first structural characterization of the genotype 3a Hepatitis C Virus NS3 protease is reported, providing insight into the differential susceptibility of 1b and 3a proteases to certain inhibitors. Interaction of the 3a NS3 protease with a P2-P4 macrocyclic and a linear phenethylamide inhibitor was investigated. In addition, the effect of the NS4A cofactor binding on the conformation of the protease was...
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