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  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Protein Engineering

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  • Protein engineering relies on molecular evolution via mutagenesis, but large sequence spaces hinder optimal protein discovery.
  • Directed evolution is crucial for developing proteins with desired functions, yet can be inefficient.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel approach combining molecular evolution with machine learning to enhance protein engineering efficiency.
  • To create a small, enriched library of functional protein variants for high-throughput screening.

Main Methods:

  • A two-round mutagenesis strategy was employed, using an initial library to train a machine learning model.
  • The trained model guided mutagenesis for the second-round library, focusing on desired functional properties.
  • Proof-of-concept demonstrated by engineering green fluorescent protein (GFP) towards yellow fluorescence.

Main Results:

  • Successfully generated proteins with altered fluorescence from green to yellow.
  • Identified 12 variants exhibiting yellow fluorescence with longer wavelengths than the reference yellow fluorescent protein (YFP).
  • The machine learning-guided approach yielded a highly enriched library of functional proteins.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed method significantly improves the efficiency of directed protein evolution.
  • This approach offers a powerful tool for engineering fluorescent proteins with tailored spectral properties.
  • Machine learning integration accelerates the discovery of novel protein variants for various applications.