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You are here: Home / New investigators / Newsletter / AI-enhanced protein design makes proteins that have never existed. By Antonio Maurizi

AI-enhanced protein design makes proteins that have never existed. By Antonio Maurizi

AI-enhanced protein design is a cutting-edge field that combines artificial intelligence (AI) and protein engineering to create novel proteins with unprecedented functionality. By using machine learning algorithms to analyze vast amounts of protein data, scientists can identify the best amino acid sequences and structural configurations to achieve specific protein properties.

This approach enables the creation of proteins that have never existed in nature before, with tailored functions such as new enzyme catalysis, improved drug delivery, and enhanced biocompatibility for medical implants.

In recent years, AI-enhanced protein design has made significant progress, with researchers designing several novel proteins with diverse functionalities. One notable example is the creation of an enzyme capable of breaking down plastic bottles in a matter of hours, which could help address the growing plastic pollution problem.

Overall, AI-enhanced protein design holds great promise for advancing various fields, including medicine, materials science, and biotechnology, by creating novel proteins with unprecedented properties and applications.

Here we propose an interesting article by Michael Eisenstein on this topic published in Nature Biotechnology.

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