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Abstract
The MA domain mediates plasma membrane (PM) targeting of HIV-1 Gag, leading to particle assembly at the PM. The interaction between MA and acidic phospholipids, in addition to N-terminal myristoyl moiety, promotes Gag binding to lipid membranes. Among acidic phospholipids, PI(4,5)P2, a PM-specific phosphoinositide, is essential for proper HIV-1 Gag localization to the PM and efficient virus particle production. Recent studies further revealed that MA-bound RNA negatively regulates HIV-1 Gag membrane binding and that PI(4,5)P2 is necessary to overcome this RNA-imposed block. In this review, we will summarize the current understanding of Gag-membrane interactions and discuss potential roles played by acidic phospholipids.Entities:
Keywords: Acyl chains; HIV-1 Gag; Membrane binding; PI(4,5)P(2); Virus assembly
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24998886 PMCID: PMC4252750 DOI: 10.1016/j.virusres.2014.06.015
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Virus Res ISSN: 0168-1702 Impact factor: 3.303