Mechanisms of membrane permeabilization by picornavirus 2B viroporin |
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Authors: | Nieva José L Agirre Aitziber Nir Shlomo Carrasco Luis |
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Institution: | Unidad de Biofísica (CSIC-UPV/EHU) and Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidad del País Vasco, Aptdo. 644, 48080 Bilbao, Spain. gbpniesj@lg.ehu.es |
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Abstract: | Cell infection by picornaviruses leads to membrane permeabilization. Recent evidence suggests the involvement of the non-structural protein 2B in this process. We have recently reported the detection of 2B porin-like activity in isolated membrane-protein systems that lack other cell components. According to data derived from these model membranes, four self-aggregated 2B monomers (i.e. tetramers) would be sufficient to permeabilize a single lipid vesicle, allowing the free diffusion of solutes under ca. 1000 Da. Our findings also support a role for lipids in protein oligomerization and subsequent pore opening. The lipid dependence of these processes points to negatively charged cytofacial surfaces as 2B cell membrane targets. |
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Keywords: | Viroporin Membrane permeabilization Pore model Poliovirus 2B |
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