Abstract
The crystal structure of the F protein (prefusion form) of the paramyxovirus parainfluenza virus 5 (PIV5)WRisolate was determined. Weinvestigated the basis by which point mutations affect fusion in PIV5 isolates W3A and WR, which differ by two residues in the F ectodomain. The P22 stabilizing site acts through a local conformational change and a hydrophobic pocket interaction, whereas the S443 destabilizing site appears sensitive to both conformational effects and amino acid charge/polarity changes.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 3438-3441 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of virology |
Volume | 89 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2015 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology
- Immunology
- Insect Science
- Virology