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Structure-function analysis of vitamin D and VDR model.

S Yamada1, K Yamamoto, H Masuno

  • 1Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 2-3-10 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-0062, Japan. yamada@i-mde.tmd.ac.jp

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|June 1, 2000
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This study defines the active regions of vitamin D

Area of Science:

  • Structural biology
  • Molecular pharmacology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Nuclear receptors (NR) possess a ligand-binding domain (LBD) with crucial roles in gene regulation.
  • The three-dimensional structures of NR-LBDs reveal distinct conformations influencing transactivation.
  • Vitamin D's biological functions are mediated through its interaction with the vitamin D receptor (VDR).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the structure-function relationship of vitamin D by defining its active spatial regions.
  • To investigate the binding interactions of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (1,25-(OH)2D3) with the VDR ligand-binding domain.
  • To explore the structure-activity relationships of potent vitamin D analogs.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic conformational analysis of vitamin D side chain.

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  • Conformationally restricted synthetic vitamin D analog studies.
  • Homology modeling of VDR-LBD and molecular docking.
  • Site-directed mutagenesis for VDR model validation.

    • Main Results:

    • The vitamin D side chain was functionally grouped into five regions (A, G, EA, EG, F).
    • Specific regions demonstrated differential activity for VDR binding, DBP binding, gene transactivation, cell differentiation, bone calcium mobilization, and intestinal calcium absorption.
    • Key amino acid residues (R274, S237, H397) forming hydrogen bonds with 1,25-(OH)2D3 in the VDR-LBD were identified.
    • A validated VDR-LBD/1,25-(OH)2D3 docking model was established.

    Conclusions:

    • The "active space region" concept provides a framework for understanding vitamin D's diverse biological activities.
    • Precise interactions within the VDR-LBD are critical for vitamin D's signaling.
    • The developed VDR model facilitates the study of novel vitamin D analogs with enhanced potency.