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ProteinMCP is a new AI framework that automates protein engineering tasks, making complex computational protein design faster and more accessible. This agentic AI framework significantly accelerates the design-build-test cycle for broader scientific applications.

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  • To introduce ProteinMCP, an agentic AI framework designed to accelerate and democratize protein engineering.
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  • Developed an AI agent that orchestrates 38 specialized tools via a model-context-protocol (MCP).
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  • Demonstrated capabilities through autonomous design and selection of de novo binders and therapeutic nanobodies.

Main Results:

  • Achieved dramatic efficiency gains, completing a protein fitness modeling workflow in 11 minutes.
  • Successfully demonstrated autonomous design of high-affinity de novo binders and therapeutic nanobodies.
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