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  • Synthetic biology
  • Molecular biology
  • Bioinformatics

Background:

  • The standard genetic code (SGC) limits protein diversity.
  • Non-canonical amino acids (ncAAs) offer vast potential in medicine, industry, and biotechnology.
  • Engineering the SGC, particularly using non-canonical base pairs, is a promising strategy for incorporating ncAAs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a stepwise procedure for extending the SGC using non-canonical base pairs.
  • To minimize the impact of point mutations during SGC expansion.
  • To develop a robust method for creating novel codons and encoding new amino acids.

Main Methods:

  • Representing all 216 possible codons as nodes in a graph.
  • Defining edges between codons based on single nucleotide mutations.
  • Analyzing induced subgraphs to characterize codon sets and their relationships.
  • Developing a stepwise procedure for incremental SGC extension.

Main Results:

  • Established a graph-theoretical framework to analyze codon relationships and mutation effects.
  • Characterized subgraphs generated by selected codon sets.
  • Demonstrated a procedure for the gradual addition of codons for SGC extension.
  • Showcased how incremental extension enhances system robustness against mutations.

Conclusions:

  • A stepwise SGC extension using non-canonical base pairs provides a robust method for incorporating ncAAs.
  • This approach aligns with evolutionary theories of gradual SGC development.
  • The method facilitates the stable production of engineered proteins with diverse functionalities.