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HIV Nucleocapsid Protein Zinc Finger (NC Zinc Finger)
- Target
- NC Zinc Finger
- Molecular classification
- Protein Domain, Zinc Finger Protein, Nucleic Acid Binding Protein
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Overview
The HIV nucleocapsid protein (NC), particularly from HIV-1, contains two highly conserved zinc finger domains, each with a CCHC motif. These domains are essential for viral replication, acting as nucleic acid chaperones, and are considered prime antiviral targets due to their mutational intolerance and requirement throughout infection. Small molecules that disrupt these domains can inhibit multiple steps in HIV replication simultaneously.
- Other names
- HIV-1 NC Zinc FingerNucleocapsid Protein Zinc Binding DomainCCHC Zinc Finger Motif (HIV NC)
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Mechanism of action
Disruption of zinc binding, leading to structural instability and loss of function in viral replication
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Biological functions
Nucleic acid chaperone activityRNA packagingReverse transcription facilitationtRNA primer removalGenome dimerizationProviral DNA integration
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Disease associations
HIV-1 infectionAIDS
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Safety considerations
Potential for off-target effects due to zinc finger motifs being present in other proteins.Development of drug resistance through mutations outside the zinc finger domains.
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