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Influenza A virus M2 ion channel protein: a structure-function analysis

L J Holsinger1, D Nichani, L H Pinto

  • 1Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Cell Biology, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208-3500.

Journal of Virology
|March 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Mutations in the influenza A virus M2 protein

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Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Ion Channel Biophysics
  • Protein Structure-Function Analysis

Background:

  • The M2 protein of influenza A virus forms an ion channel essential for viral replication.
  • Amantadine resistance in influenza A virus is often linked to mutations in the M2 protein's transmembrane domain.
  • Understanding M2 protein structure-function is crucial for developing antiviral strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the structure-function relationship of the influenza A virus M2 ion channel.
  • To analyze the impact of mutations in the M2 transmembrane domain on channel activity and amantadine resistance.
  • To explore the role of glycosylation and deletions in M2 protein function.

Main Methods:

  • Expression of wild-type and mutant M2 proteins in Xenopus laevis oocytes.
  • Measurement of membrane currents at varying pH levels.
  • Immunoblotting analysis to quantify M2 protein expression.
  • Examination of M2 protein oligomerization and glycosylation.

Main Results:

  • An amantadine-resistant mutant (A30T) showed reduced low pH activation.
  • Specific mutations in the M2 transmembrane domain altered ion channel properties.
  • N-linked glycosylation of M2 protein did not affect altered channel activity.
  • M2 deletion mutants exhibited varied channel activities, with M2 del28-31 showing hyperpolarization activation and amantadine resistance, forming a pentamer.

Conclusions:

  • Residue changes in the M2 transmembrane domain significantly impact ion channel function and amantadine sensitivity.
  • Glycosylation of the M2 protein does not rescue altered channel activity caused by mutations.
  • Deletions within the M2 transmembrane domain can lead to novel channel activities and altered oligomeric states, offering insights into M2 channel assembly and function.

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