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Crystal Structure of PGT135 Fab in Complex with gp120 Core Protein from HIV-1 Strain JR-FL Bound to CD4 and 17b Fab

Crystal Structure of PGT135 Fab in Complex with gp120 Core Protein from HIV-1 Strain JR-FL Bound to CD4 and 17b Fab

Description: This 3.1 Å crystal structure defines the Asn332 glycan-dependent ‘supersite of immune vulnerability’ on HIV-1 gp120, showing how broadly neutralizing antibody PGT135 uses extended CDR loops to penetrate the glycan shield and contact glycans at Asn332, Asn392, and Asn386. The discovery of this extensive antigenic region makes it a prime target for HIV vaccine immunogen design.