Structures of BCL-2 in complex with venetoclax reveal the molecular basis of resistance mutations
[Paper-level Aggregated] PMCID: PMC6547681
Evidence Type(s): Functional
Summary: Mutation: G101V | Summary: The G101V mutation alters the molecular interaction of BCL-2 with venetoclax, affecting drug binding and contributing to resistance. It changes the interactions within the P2 pocket, impacting the positioning of venetoclax in relation to the BCL-2 structure. Additionally, it affects the binding affinity of the BCL-2 protein to the selective antagonist S55746, indicating a change in molecular function compared to the wild-type.
Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: E152 | Summary: The E152 mutation exhibits a rotamer change that influences the positioning of venetoclax, indicating an alteration in molecular function related to drug binding. It also alters the conformation and binding affinity of the BCL-2 protein, impacting its interaction with venetoclax. Furthermore, the E152 residue's rotamer configuration is altered in the BCL-2 G101V:S55746 structure, indicating a change in molecular function related to binding affinity.
Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: E152A | Summary: The E152A mutation restores venetoclax binding, indicating a functional alteration that can counteract the resistance caused by the G101V mutation. It maintains comparable binding to wild-type BCL-2 and restores high affinity for venetoclax when combined with G101V. The E152A double mutant also shows altered binding affinity to S55746, indicating a functional impact on molecular interactions.
Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: G101A | Summary: The G101A mutation introduces a milder bulk at the G101 position, which affects the interactions with venetoclax but maintains the overall positioning of the drug in the P4 pocket. It exhibits a binding affinity to venetoclax that is comparable to wild-type BCL-2, indicating a functional role in drug interaction.
Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: F104L | Summary: The F104L mutation alters the packing environment of the chlorophenyl moiety of the drug, indicating a change in molecular function.
Evidence Type: Functional Mutation: F104 | Summary: The F104 residue plays a role in separating the P2 and P4 pockets of BCL-2, suggesting its importance in molecular function.
Gene→Variant (gene-first): BCL2(596):G101V BCL2(596):E152 BCL2(596):E152A BCL2(596):G101A BCL2(596):F104L BCL2(596):F104
Genes: BCL2(596)
Variants: G101V E152 E152A G101A F104L F104