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Combinatorial Synthesis of and High-throughput Protein Release from Polymer Film and Nanoparticle Libraries

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Machine Learning on a Robotic Platform for the Design of Polymer-Protein Hybrids.

Matthew J Tamasi¹, Roshan A Patel², Carlos H Borca²

¹Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, USA.

Advanced Materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)

|May 20, 2022

Summary

Machine learning accelerates the design of polymer-protein hybrids for enhanced enzyme stability. This approach identifies effective synthetic copolymers, improving protein stability in non-native environments for various applications.

Keywords:

Bayesian optimization active learning combinatorial polymer design machine learning polymer-protein conjugates protein formulations single-enzyme nanoparticles

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Area of Science:

Biomaterials Science
Polymer Chemistry
Enzyme Engineering

Background:

Polymer-protein hybrids enhance protein stability in harsh environments, crucial for medicinal and industrial uses.
Designing effective copolymers requires navigating a vast chemical and compositional space.
Current rational design methods are complex and time-consuming.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a machine learning-driven strategy for designing protein-stabilizing copolymers.
To demonstrate the identification of effective copolymer chemistries for enzyme stabilization.
To broaden the design capabilities for polymer-protein hybrid materials.

Main Methods:

Utilized active machine learning combined with automated material synthesis and characterization.
Screened various synthetic random copolymers for their ability to stabilize enzymes.
Employed automated platforms to accelerate the design-synthesize-characterize cycle.

Main Results:

Successfully identified copolymers that preserve or enhance the activity of three distinct enzymes after thermal denaturation.
Active learning pinpointed unique and effective copolymer compositions, outperforming systematic screening.
Demonstrated the versatility and robustness of the machine learning approach.

Conclusions:

Active machine learning provides an efficient strategy for designing protein-stabilizing copolymers.
This approach enables the creation of fit-for-purpose polymer-protein hybrids for diverse applications.
The methodology advances the design of robust materials for manipulating protein activity.