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. 1996 Sep;70(9):6384–6389. doi: 10.1128/jvi.70.9.6384-6389.1996

Identification of domains in the simian immunodeficiency virus matrix protein essential for assembly and envelope glycoprotein incorporation.

S A González 1, A Burny 1, J L Affranchino 1
PMCID: PMC190665  PMID: 8709267

Abstract

The matrix domain (MA) of the simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) is encoded by the amino-terminal region of the Gag polyprotein precursor and is the component of the viral capsid that lines the inner surface of the virus envelope. To define domains of the SIV MA protein that are involved in virus morphogenesis, deletion and substitution mutations were introduced in this protein in the context of a gag-protease construct and expressed in the vaccinia virus vector system. The MA mutants were characterized with respect to synthesis and processing of the Gag precursor, assembly and release of virus-like particles, and incorporation of the envelope (Env) glycoprotein into particles. We have identified two regions of the SIV MA which are critical for particle formation. Both domains are located in a central hydrophobic alpha-helix of the SIV MA, according to data on the structure of this protein. In addition, we have characterized a domain whose mutation impairs the incorporation of SIV Env glycoproteins with long transmembrane cytoplasmic tails into particles. Interestingly, these mutant particles retained the ability to associate with SIV Env proteins with short cytoplasmic tails.

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