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P04593 (GAG_HV1B5) Reviewed, UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot

Last modified December 14, 2011. Version 109. Feed History...

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Names and origin

Protein namesRecommended name:
Gag polyprotein
Alternative name(s):
Pr55Gag

Cleaved into the following 6 chains:

  1. Matrix protein p17
    Short name=MA
  2. Capsid protein p24
    Short name=CA
  3. Spacer peptide p2
  4. Nucleocapsid protein p7
    Short name=NC
  5. Spacer peptide p1
  6. p6-gag
Gene names
Name:gag
OrganismHuman immunodeficiency virus type 1 group M subtype B (isolate BH5) (HIV-1)
Taxonomic identifier11682 [NCBI]
Taxonomic lineageVirusesRetro-transcribing virusesRetroviridaeOrthoretrovirinaeLentivirusPrimate lentivirus group
Virus hostHomo sapiens (Human) [TaxID: 9606]

Protein attributes

Sequence length512 AA.
Sequence statusComplete.
Sequence processingThe displayed sequence is further processed into a mature form.
Protein existenceInferred from homology

General annotation (Comments)

Function

Matrix protein p17 targets Gag and Gag-Pol polyproteins to the plasma membrane via a multipartite membrane binding signal, that includes its myristoylated N-terminus. Also mediates nuclear localization of the preintegration complex. Implicated in the release from host cell mediated by Vpu.

Capsid protein p24 forms the conical core of the virus that encapsulates the genomic RNA-nucleocapsid complex.

Nucleocapsid protein p7 encapsulates and protects viral dimeric unspliced (genomic) RNA. Binds these RNAs through its zinc fingers.

p6-gag plays a role in budding of the assembled particle by interacting with the host class E VPS proteins TSG101 and PDCD6IP/AIP1 By similarity.

Subunit structure

Matrix protein p17, and probably Pr55Gag form hexamer rings of trimers. Oligomerization possibly creates a central hole into which the cytoplasmic tail of the gp41 envelope protein may be inserted. Pr55Gag interacts with host TRIM22; this interaction seems to disrupt proper trafficking of Gag polyprotein and may interfere with budding. p6-gag interacts with Vpr. p6-gag interacts with host TSG101. p6-gag interacts with host PDCD6IP/AIP1 By similarity. Pr55Gag interacts with host PDZD8 By similarity.

Subcellular location

Matrix protein p17: Virion Potential. Host nucleus By similarity. Host cytoplasm By similarity. Host cell membrane; Lipid-anchor Potential. Note: Following virus entry, the nuclear localization signal (NLS) of the matrix protein participates with Vpr to the nuclear localization of the viral genome. During virus production, the nuclear export activity of the matrix protein counteracts the NLS to maintain the Gag and Gag-Pol polyproteins in the cytoplasm, thereby directing unspliced RNA to the plasma membrane By similarity.

Capsid protein p24: Virion Potential.

Nucleocapsid protein p7: Virion Potential.

Domain

Late-budding domains (L domains) are short sequence motifs essential for viral particle release. They can occur individually or in close proximity within structural proteins. They interacts with sorting cellular proteins of the multivesicular body (MVB) pathway. Most of these proteins are class E vacuolar protein sorting factors belonging to ESCRT-I, ESCRT-II or ESCRT-III complexes. p6-gag contains two L domains: a PTAP/PSAP motif, which interacts with the UEV domain of TSG101 and a LYPX(n)L motif which interacts with PDCD6IP/AIP1 By similarity.

Post-translational modification

Capsid protein p24 is phosphorylated.

Specific enzymatic cleavages by the viral protease yield mature proteins. The polyprotein is cleaved during and after budding, this process is termed maturation By similarity.

Nucleocapsid protein p7 is methylated by host PRMT6, impairing its function by reducing RNA annealing and the initiation of reverse transcription By similarity.

Miscellaneous

HIV-1 lineages are divided in three main groups, M (for Major), O (for Outlier), and N (for New, or Non-M, Non-O). The vast majority of strains found worldwide belong to the group M. Group O seems to be endemic to and largely confined to Cameroon and neighboring countries in West Central Africa, where these viruses represent a small minority of HIV-1 strains. The group N is represented by a limited number of isolates from Cameroonian persons. The group M is further subdivided in 9 clades or subtypes (A to D, F to H, J and K).

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the primate lentivirus group gag polyprotein family.

Contains 2 CCHC-type zinc fingers.

Alternative products

This entry describes 2 isoforms produced by ribosomal frameshifting. [Align] [Select]

Note: Translation results in the formation of the Gag polyprotein most of the time. Ribosomal frameshifting at the gag-pol genes boundary occurs at low frequency and produces the Gag-Pol polyprotein. This strategy of translation probably allows the virus to modulate the quantity of each viral protein. Maintenance of a correct Gag to Gag-Pol ratio is essential for RNA dimerization and viral infectivity.
Isoform Gag polyprotein (identifier: P04593-1)

This isoform has been chosen as the 'canonical' sequence. All positional information in this entry refers to it. This is also the sequence that appears in the downloadable versions of the entry.
Note: Produced by conventional translation.
Isoform Gag-Pol polyprotein (identifier: P04587-1)

The sequence of this isoform can be found in the external entry P04587.
Isoforms of the same protein are often annotated in two different entries if their sequences differ significantly.
Note: Produced by -1 ribosomal frameshifting.

Sequence annotation (Features)

Feature keyPosition(s)LengthDescriptionGraphical viewFeature identifier

Molecule processing

Initiator methionine11Removed; by host By similarity
Chain2 – 512511Gag polyprotein
PRO_0000261210
Chain2 – 132131Matrix protein p17 By similarity
PRO_0000038481
Chain133 – 363231Capsid protein p24 By similarity
PRO_0000038482
Peptide364 – 37714Spacer peptide p2 By similarity
PRO_0000038483
Chain378 – 43255Nucleocapsid protein p7 By similarity
PRO_0000038484
Peptide433 – 44816Spacer peptide p1 By similarity
PRO_0000038485
Chain449 – 51264p6-gag By similarity
PRO_0000038486

Regions

Zinc finger390 – 40718CCHC-type 1
Zinc finger411 – 42818CCHC-type 2
Motif16 – 227Nuclear export signal By similarity
Motif26 – 327Nuclear localization signal By similarity
Motif455 – 4584PTAP/PSAP motif 1 By similarity
Motif467 – 4704PTAP/PSAP motif 2 By similarity
Motif495 – 50410LYPX(n)L motif

Sites

Site132 – 1332Cleavage; by viral protease By similarity
Site363 – 3642Cleavage; by viral protease By similarity
Site377 – 3782Cleavage; by viral protease By similarity
Site432 – 4332Cleavage; by viral protease By similarity
Site448 – 4492Cleavage; by viral protease By similarity

Amino acid modifications

Modified residue3871Asymmetric dimethylarginine; in Nucleocapsid protein p7; by host PRMT6 By similarity
Modified residue4091Asymmetric dimethylarginine; in Nucleocapsid protein p7; by host PRMT6 By similarity
Lipidation21N-myristoyl glycine; by host By similarity

Sequences

Sequence LengthMass (Da)Tools
Isoform Gag polyprotein [UniParc].

Last modified January 23, 2007. Version 3.
Checksum: 243A82D3CBBE7A9C

FASTA51257,238
        10         20         30         40         50         60 
MGARASVLSG GELDRWEKIR LRPGGKKKYK LKHIVWASRE LERFAVNPGL LETSEGCRQI 

        70         80         90        100        110        120 
LGQLQPSLQT GSEELRSLYN TVATLYCVHQ RIEIKDTKEA LDKIEEEQNK SKKKAQQAAA 

       130        140        150        160        170        180 
DTGHSSQVSQ NYPIVQNIQG QMVHQAISPR TLNAWVKVVE EKAFSPEVIP MFSALSEGAT 

       190        200        210        220        230        240 
PQDLNTMLNT VGGHQAAMQM LKETINEEAA EWDRVHPVHA GPIAPGQMRE PRGSDIAGTT 

       250        260        270        280        290        300 
STLQEQIGWM TNNPPIPVGE IYKRWIILGL NKIVRMYSPT SILDIRQGPK EPFRDYVDRF 

       310        320        330        340        350        360 
YKTLRAEQAS QEVKNWMTET LLVQNANPDC KTILKALGPA ATLEEMMTAC QGVGGPGHKA 

       370        380        390        400        410        420 
RVLAEAMSQV TNSTTIMMQR GNFRNQRKIV KCFNCGKEGH IARNCKAPRK KGCWKCGKEG 

       430        440        450        460        470        480 
HQMKDCTERQ ANFLGKIWPS YKGRPGNFLQ SRPEPTAPPF LQSRPEPTAP PEESFRSGVE 

       490        500        510 
TTTPPQKQEP IDKELYPLTS LRSLFGNDPS SQ 

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Isoform Gag-Pol polyprotein [UniParc].

See P04587.

Cross-references

Sequence databases

EMBL
GenBank
DDBJ
K02012 Genomic RNA. Translation: AAA44652.1.

3D structure databases

ProteinModelPortalP04593.
SMRP04593. Positions 1-432, 461-512.
ModBaseSearch...

Protocols and materials databases

StructuralBiologyKnowledgebaseSearch...

Enzyme and pathway databases

ReactomeREACT_6185. HIV Infection.

Family and domain databases

InterProIPR000721. Gag_p24.
IPR014817. Gag_p6.
IPR000071. Lentvrl_matrix_N.
IPR012344. Matrix_N_HIV/RSV.
IPR008916. Retrov_capsid_C.
IPR008919. Retrov_capsid_N.
IPR010999. Retrovr_matrix_N.
IPR013084. Znf_CCH_retrovir.
IPR001878. Znf_CCHC.
[Graphical view]
Gene3DG3DSA:1.10.150.90. Matrix_HIV/RSV_N. 1 hit.
G3DSA:1.10.1200.30. Retrov_capsid_C. 1 hit.
G3DSA:1.10.375.10. Retrov_capsid_N. 1 hit.
G3DSA:4.10.60.10. Znf_CCH_retrovir. 1 hit.
PfamPF00540. Gag_p17. 1 hit.
PF00607. Gag_p24. 1 hit.
PF08705. Gag_p6. 1 hit.
PF00098. zf-CCHC. 2 hits.
[Graphical view]
PRINTSPR00234. HIV1MATRIX.
SMARTSM00343. ZnF_C2HC. 2 hits.
[Graphical view]
SUPFAMSSF47353. Retrov_capsid_C. 1 hit.
SSF47943. Retrov_capsid_N. 1 hit.
SSF47836. Retrovir_matrix. 1 hit.
PROSITEPS50158. ZF_CCHC. 2 hits.
[Graphical view]
ProtoNetSearch...

Entry information

Entry nameGAG_HV1B5
AccessionPrimary (citable) accession number: P04593
Entry history
Integrated into UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot: August 13, 1987
Last sequence update: January 23, 2007
Last modified: December 14, 2011
This is version 109 of the entry and version 3 of the sequence. [Complete history]
Entry statusReviewed (UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot)
Annotation programViral Protein Annotation Program

Relevant documents

SIMILARITY comments

Index of protein domains and families