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Structural diversity of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron spike.

ABSTRACT: Aided by extensive spike protein mutation, the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant overtook the previously dominant Delta variant. Spike conformation plays an essential role in SARS-CoV-2 evolution via changes in receptor-binding domain (RBD) and neutralizing antibody epitope presentation, affecting virus transmissibility and immune evasion. Here, we determine cryo-EM structures of the Omicron and Delta spikes to understand the conformational impacts of mutations in each. The Omicron spike structure revealed an unusually tightly packed RBD organization with long range impacts that were not observed in the Delta spike. Binding and crystallography revealed increased flexibility at the functionally critical fusion peptide site in the Omicron spike. These results reveal a highly evolved Omicron spike architecture with possible impacts on its high levels of immune evasion and transmissibility.

SUBMITTER: Gobeil SM

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8947964 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Structural diversity of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron spike.

Gobeil Sophie M-C SM Henderson Rory R Stalls Victoria V Janowska Katarzyna K Huang Xiao X May Aaron A Speakman Micah M Beaudoin Esther E Manne Kartik K Li Dapeng D Parks Rob R Barr Maggie M Deyton Margaret M Martin Mitchell M Mansouri Katayoun K Edwards Robert J RJ Eaton Amanda A Montefiori David C DC Sempowski Gregory D GD Saunders Kevin O KO Wiehe Kevin K Williams Wilton W Korber Bette B Haynes Barton F BF Acharya Priyamvada P

Molecular cell 20220325 11

Aided by extensive spike protein mutation, the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant overtook the previously dominant Delta variant. Spike conformation plays an essential role in SARS-CoV-2 evolution via changes in receptor-binding domain (RBD) and neutralizing antibody epitope presentation, affecting virus transmissibility and immune evasion. Here, we determine cryo-EM structures of the Omicron and Delta spikes to understand the conformational impacts of mutations in each. The Omicron spike structure reve ...[more]

PMID: 35447081

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Project description:BackgroundA large number of mutations in the Spike (S) protein of the SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant have been noted to alter the receptor binding domain (RBD) and increase the binding surface and enhance the opening of the binding pocket. The cumulative effect of S1 and S2 subunit mutations can influence the conformational dynamics of the binding surface, facilitating the release of viral genome into host cells.AimThis study investigates the deleterious mutations across all Omicron lineages identified in our analysis and their effect on the conformational stability of RBD opening.MethodsWhole Genome Sequencing of 231 SARS-CoV-2 positive patients in Karachi, Pakistan, were performed using Illumina Miseq instrument and raw reads were analyzed using viralrecon pipeline. The mutational effects of omicron variant on the stability of S protein, including wild-type (7FG7), close (6VXX) and open (6VYB) states, were assessed through MD simulations.ResultsFour deleterious missense mutations (Tyr505His, Asn764Lys, Asp950Asn, Asn969Lys) were identified in the S1 and S2 subunit of the S protein of omicron variant. In the wildtype and open state mutant models, Tyr505His, Asp950Asn and Asn969Lys caused destabilizing effects, higher RMSDs vs. wild-type, and fluctuations in the RBD (438-510) region and S2 subunit (946-1010), compared to the native structure. These mutations increased the binding pocket propensity to open in mutant model compared to the native open conformation (6VYB). This structural change promoted trimer opening in the open state through α-helix movement in the S2 subunit away from the RBD region. In the closed state, only S2 subunit mutations (Asp950Asn and Asn969Lys) lead to predicted destabilization through the movement of protomer C towards protomer B (RBD region). These S2 subunit mutations are predicted to stabilize the RBD "down" conformation potentially enhancing spike antigenic heterogeneity.ConclusionThis study highlighted the cumulative effect of S1 (Tyr505His) and S2 (Asp950Asn and Asn969Lys) subunits mutations on different S protein states, potentially controlling its conformational dynamics and presentation to host receptors. Future experimental studies are needed to elucidate the biological significance of these alterations, particularly by establishing a link between the identified mutations and their impact on viral biology.

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Structural diversity of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron spike.

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Structural diversity of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron spike.

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