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Exploiting the Basis of Proline Recognition by SH3 and WW Domains: Design of N-Substituted Inhibitors

Nguyen, Jack T., Turck, Christoph W., Cohen, Fred E., Zuckermann, Ronald N., Lim, Wendell A.·1998·Science

Abstract

Src homology 3 (SH3) and WW protein interaction domains bind specific proline-rich sequences. However, instead of recognizing critical prolines on the basis of side chain shape or rigidity, these domains broadly accepted amide N-substituted residues. Proline is apparently specifically selected in vivo, despite low complementarity, because it is the only endogenous N-substituted amino acid. This discriminatory mechanism explains how these domains achieve specific but low-affinity recognition, a property that is necessary for transient signaling interactions. The mechanism can be exploited: screening a series of ligands in which key prolines were replaced by nonnatural N-substituted residues yielded a ligand that selectively bound the Grb2 SH3 domain with 100 times greater affinity.

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Authors
Nguyen, J. T., Turck, C. W., Cohen, F. E., Zuckermann, R. N., & Lim, W. A.
Venue
Science
Published
1998-12-11
Volume
282
Issue
5396
Pages
2088-2092
ISSN
  • 0036-8075 (ISSN-L)
  • 1095-9203
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W1971447541
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journal article
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en
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Nguyen, J. T., Turck, C. W., Cohen, F. E., Zuckermann, R. N., & Lim, W. A. (1998). Exploiting the Basis of Proline Recognition by SH3 and WW Domains: Design of N-Substituted Inhibitors. Science. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.282.5396.2088

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