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  • Design of functionalised ci...
    Hallinan, Jazmine P.; Doyle, Lindsey A.; Shen, Betty W.; Gewe, Mesfin M.; Takushi, Brittany; Kennedy, Madison A.; Friend, Della; Roberts, James M.; Bradley, Philip; Stoddard, Barry L.

    Communications biology, 10/2021, Letnik: 4, Številka: 1
    Journal Article

    Abstract Circular tandem repeat proteins (‘cTRPs’) are de novo designed protein scaffolds (in this and prior studies, based on antiparallel two-helix bundles) that contain repeated protein sequences and structural motifs and form closed circular structures. They can display significant stability and solubility, a wide range of sizes, and are useful as protein display particles for biotechnology applications. However, cTRPs also demonstrate inefficient self-assembly from smaller subunits. In this study, we describe a new generation of cTRPs, with longer repeats and increased interaction surfaces, which enhanced the self-assembly of two significantly different sizes of homotrimeric constructs. Finally, we demonstrated functionalization of these constructs with (1) a hexameric array of peptide-binding SH2 domains, and (2) a trimeric array of anti-SARS CoV-2 VHH domains. The latter proved capable of sub-nanomolar binding affinities towards the viral receptor binding domain and potent viral neutralization function.