In this study, we characterize the molecular interface between AAV11 VP1 and host importin-α (IMPα). Structural and biochemical analyses reveal that the basic regions BR1 and BR3 of the VP1 N-terminal domain engage IMPα in a bipartite nuclear localization signal (NLS)-like manner.
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AAV11 VP1-importin-α interaction interface
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VP1-IMPα recognition
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This study establishes a molecular basis for AAV11 VP1-host protein binding that can inform future capsid engineering.
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While direct functional evidence is pending, this work establishes the molecular basis for VP1-host protein binding and informs future capsid engineering.
The AAV11 VP1 N-terminal basic regions BR1 and BR3 engage host importin-α in a bipartite NLS-like manner.
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Structural and biochemical analyses reveal that the basic regions BR1 and BR3 of the VP1 N-terminal domain engage IMPα in a bipartite nuclear localization signal (NLS)-like manner.
The characterized VP1-importin-α interaction suggests a role in AAV11 nuclear import.
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These findings provide mechanistic insight into VP1-IMPα recognition and suggest a role for these interactions in AAV11 nuclear import.