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A new statistical-physics model, the Nearest-Neighbour (NN) model, optimizes protein expression by considering codon interactions. This approach significantly enhances protein production in vivo, offering advantages for biotechnology and mRNA therapies.

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  • Molecular Biology
  • Bioinformatics
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Codon optimization aims to maximize protein expression in specific hosts by adjusting coding sequences.
  • Current methods lack consensus and often rely on user-defined heuristics.
  • There is a need for more effective and data-driven codon optimization strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel statistical-physics model for codon optimization, the Nearest-Neighbour (NN) interaction model.
  • To evaluate the NN model's performance against existing commercial tools and simpler methods.
  • To demonstrate the efficacy of the NN model in enhancing heterologous protein expression.

Main Methods:

  • Developed the Nearest-Neighbour (NN) interaction model based on statistical physics principles.
  • Designed codon sequences for target proteins using the NN model.
  • Compared NN model predictions with commercial codon optimization tools and a simpler method (Ind).
  • Assessed translation performance of optimized sequences for the reporter protein luciferase in human cell lines and a mouse model.

Main Results:

  • The NN model achieved Codon Adaptation Index (CAI) values comparable to commercial algorithms without explicit CAI optimization.
  • The NN model demonstrated superior performance over the Ind method in terms of protein expression.
  • Optimized sequences using the NN approach resulted in the highest protein expression in vivo.

Conclusions:

  • The Nearest-Neighbour (NN) interaction model offers a statistically robust approach to codon optimization.
  • The NN model shows significant potential for improving heterologous protein expression.
  • This model may be advantageous for biotechnological applications, including mRNA-based therapies.