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Recombinant human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase is heterogeneous

J E Wilson1, L L Wright, J L Martin

  • 1Division of Biochemistry, Burroughs Wellcome Co., Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA.

Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes and Human Retrovirology : Official Publication of the International Retrovirology Association
|January 1, 1996
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Recombinant HIV-1 reverse transcriptase (RT) isolation methods impact enzyme properties. Method A altered T215Y RT kinetics, suggesting conformational heterogeneity affects drug resistance.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Virology

Background:

  • Recombinant wild type (wt) and T215Y HIV-1 reverse transcriptase (RT) were studied.
  • Enzyme kinetics and conformational stability are crucial for understanding RT function and drug resistance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of different isolation methods on the kinetic properties and conformational stability of recombinant wild type and T215Y HIV-1 reverse transcriptase.
  • To determine if isolation-induced heterogeneity affects enzyme activity and drug susceptibility.

Main Methods:

  • Isolation of recombinant wild type (wt) and T215Y HIV-1 RT using three distinct methods (A, B, C).
  • Kinetic analysis of dTTP turnover and inhibition by AZTTP.
  • Urea-induced denaturation monitored by fluorescence, circular dichroism, and enzyme activity assays.

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Main Results:

  • While wt RT samples were kinetically similar, T215Y RT isolated by method A showed significantly altered kinetic constants for dTTP and AZTTP compared to methods B and C.
  • Urea denaturation studies revealed two sequential conformational changes in RT.
  • Conformational stability (Cm values) of T215Y RT did not differ from respective wt RT, but varied between isolation methods, indicating isolation-dependent conformational differences.

Conclusions:

  • Recombinant HIV-1 RT exhibits isolation-dependent conformational heterogeneity.
  • These subtle conformational differences, particularly near the active site, can influence enzyme kinetics and potentially impact the efficacy of antiviral drugs like AZT.