The Omicron variant BA.2.86.1 of SARS- CoV-2 demonstrates an altered interaction network and dynamic features to enhance the interaction with the hACE2.

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Tác giả: Ahmad M Alharbi, Taimur Khan, Muhammad Shahab, Muhammad Waqas, Zakirullah, Guojun Zheng

Ngôn ngữ: eng

Ký hiệu phân loại: 597.7388 *Perciformes

Thông tin xuất bản: England : Scientific reports , 2025

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Bộ sưu tập: NCBI

ID: 581506

The SARS-CoV-2 variant BA.2.86 (Omicron) has emerged with unique mutations that may increase its transmission and infectivity. This study investigates how these mutations alter the interaction network and dynamic properties of the Omicron receptor-binding domain (RBD) compared to the wild-type virus, focusing on its binding affinity to the human ACE2 (hACE2) receptor. Protein-protein docking and all-atom molecular dynamics simulations were used to analyze structural and dynamic differences. Despite the structural similarity, the Omicron variant exhibits a distinct interaction network with new residues such as Lys353 and Arg498 that significantly enhance its binding capacity. The dynamic analysis reveals increased flexibility in the RBD, particularly in loop regions crucial for hACE2 interaction. Mutations significantly alter the secondary structure, leading to greater flexibility and conformational adaptability compared to the wild type. Binding free energy calculations confirm that the Omicron RBD has a higher binding affinity (- 70.47 kcal/mol) to hACE2 than the wild-type RBD (- 61.38 kcal/mol). These results suggest that the altered interaction network and enhanced dynamics of the Omicron variant contribute to its increased infectivity, providing insights for the development of targeted therapeutics and vaccines.
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