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F99 is critical for dimerization and activation of South African HIV-1 subtype C protease.
The protein journal - 1 Oct 2013
Naicker Previn, Seele Palesa, Dirr Heini W, Sayed Yasien
Abstract excerpt
HIV-1 protease (PR) is an obligate homodimer which plays a pivotal role in the maturation and hence propagation of HIV. Although successful developments on PR active site inhibitors have been achieved, the major limiting factor has been the emergence of HIV drug-resistant strains. Disruption of the dimer interface serves as an alternative mechanism to inactivate the enzyme. The terminal residue, F99, was mutated...
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