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Identifying HIV-1 envelope (Env) traits associated with neutralization cross-reactivity is crucial for vaccine design. Variable loops 1 and 2 (V1V2), positioned at the Env trimer apex, are key regions linked to neutralization. We describe non-canonical cysteine (Cys) residues in V1 that are enriched in individuals with elite neutralization breadth. Analyzing over 65,000 V1 sequences from the CATNAP database, AMP trials, and longitudinal HIV-1 cohorts (SHCS, ZPHI, and CAPRISA), we found that Env variants with extra V1 Cys are present at low levels and fluctuate over time. Extra V1 Cys associate with elite plasma neutralization, and two additional Cys are preferred, suggesting stabilization through disulfide bonds. Among 34 broadly neutralizing antibody (bnAb)-inducer Envs, 17.6% had elongated V1 regions with extra Cys. These extra Cys moderately increased neutralization resistance and altered bnAb epitope accessibility. Collectively, altering epitope exposure alongside Env stabilization renders the V1 twin Cys motif a promising feature for HIV-1 bnAb immunogens.
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