Computer modeling of TL-3 binding to SARS-CoV 3CL protease, based on its x-ray crystal structure. One of the two hydroxyl groups forms hydrogen bonds with Glu-166, through its side chain and the backbone amide bond. The phenyl groups fit into two pockets, one of which is well defined by hydrophobic residues (Met-165, Pro-168 and Leu-167). |