GluR2 ligand-binding core complexes: importance of the isoxazolol moiety and 5-substituent for the binding mode of AMPA-type agonists

C Kasper, M-L Lunn, T Liljefors, E Gouaux, J Egebjerg, Jette Sandholm Jensen Kastrup

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    Abstract

    X-ray structures of the GluR2 ligand-binding core in complex with (S)-Des-Me-AMPA and in the presence and absence of zinc ions have been determined. (S)-Des-Me-AMPA, which is devoid of a substituent in the 5-position of the isoxazolol ring, only has limited interactions with the partly hydrophobic pocket of the ligand-binding site, and adopts an AMPA-like binding mode. The structures, in comparison with other agonist complex structures, disclose the relative importance of the isoxazolol ring and of the substituent in the 5-position for the mode of binding. A relationship appears to exist between the extent of interaction of the ligand with the hydrophobic pocket and the affinity of the ligand.
    OriginalsprogEngelsk
    TidsskriftF E B S Letters
    Vol/bind531
    Udgave nummer2
    Sider (fra-til)173-8
    Antal sider6
    ISSN0014-5793
    StatusUdgivet - 6 nov. 2002

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