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    • Understanding protein evolution is crucial for comprehending life's diversity.
    • The role of sequence variety and cellular interactions in enzyme evolution remains an active research area.

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    • To investigate the minimum sequence variety required for enzyme evolution from random polypeptides.
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    • Experimental evolution of phage-displayed random polypeptides with a transition state analogue for esterase activity.
    • Random mutagenesis of the glutamine synthetase gene in Escherichia coli followed by chemostat culture.
    • Molecular phylogeny and population dynamics analysis.

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    • Significant sequence variety and potential for enzyme evolution were observed even with small polypeptide populations (n=10).
    • Cellular interactions influenced the stability of mutant coexistence and induced fitness changes, creating a dynamic landscape.
    • Coexistence of mutants with varying glutamine synthetase levels was confirmed across generations.

    Conclusions:

    • Enzyme evolution can be initiated within limited sequence space, even in small populations.
    • Cellular interactions are key drivers of molecular evolution, promoting diversification on dynamic landscapes rather than static optimization.