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Crystal structure of Zika virus NS5 RNA-dependent RNA polymerase

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  • Andre S. Godoy

    (Institute of Physics of São Carlos, University of São Paulo)

  • Gustavo M. A. Lima

    (Institute of Physics of São Carlos, University of São Paulo)

  • Ketllyn I. Z. Oliveira

    (Institute of Physics of São Carlos, University of São Paulo)

  • Naiara U. Torres

    (Institute of Physics of São Carlos, University of São Paulo
    Cellco Biotec, R. Alberto Lanzoni)

  • Fernando V. Maluf

    (Institute of Physics of São Carlos, University of São Paulo
    Cellco Biotec, R. Alberto Lanzoni)

  • Rafael V. C. Guido

    (Institute of Physics of São Carlos, University of São Paulo)

  • Glaucius Oliva

    (Institute of Physics of São Carlos, University of São Paulo)

Abstract

The current Zika virus (ZIKV) outbreak became a global health threat of complex epidemiology and devastating neurological impacts, therefore requiring urgent efforts towards the development of novel efficacious and safe antiviral drugs. Due to its central role in RNA viral replication, the non-structural protein 5 (NS5) RNA-dependent RNA-polymerase (RdRp) is a prime target for drug discovery. Here we describe the crystal structure of the recombinant ZIKV NS5 RdRp domain at 1.9 Å resolution as a platform for structure-based drug design strategy. The overall structure is similar to other flaviviral homologues. However, the priming loop target site, which is suitable for non-nucleoside polymerase inhibitor design, shows significant differences in comparison with the dengue virus structures, including a tighter pocket and a modified local charge distribution.

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  • Andre S. Godoy & Gustavo M. A. Lima & Ketllyn I. Z. Oliveira & Naiara U. Torres & Fernando V. Maluf & Rafael V. C. Guido & Glaucius Oliva, 2017. "Crystal structure of Zika virus NS5 RNA-dependent RNA polymerase," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 8(1), pages 1-6, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:8:y:2017:i:1:d:10.1038_ncomms14764
    DOI: 10.1038/ncomms14764
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