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We created a user-friendly, web-based enzyme kinetics simulator for students. This tool, built with Python and ChatGPT assistance, simplifies learning Michaelis-Menten kinetics and enzyme inhibition.

Keywords:
Biochemistry educationChatGPTDeterministic modelingEducational softwareEnzyme inhibitionEnzyme kineticsLarge language modelsMichaelis–MentenPrompt engineeringStreamlit

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Chemical Education
  • Computational Biology

Background:

  • Enzyme kinetics are fundamental to biochemistry and pharmacology.
  • Traditional enzyme kinetics analysis requires significant programming expertise, limiting accessibility for many students.
  • Existing tools may lack user-friendliness or flexibility for diverse educational needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an accessible, web-based simulator for enzyme kinetics (Michaelis-Menten and inhibition).
  • To lower the barrier for students and instructors with limited programming experience to engage with enzyme kinetics concepts.
  • To provide a template for creating domain-specific educational tools using AI assistance.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a graphical, web-based simulator using Python and Streamlit.
  • Employed a human-in-the-loop workflow with ChatGPT for interface development and code generation.
  • Utilized audited, deterministic functions for all quantitative results, ensuring accuracy.
  • Integrated equation-aware explanatory text and lesson scaffolds.

Main Results:

  • Successfully created a stable, classroom-ready environment for exploring enzyme kinetics.
  • Enabled students to visualize substrate saturation, inhibition classes, and linearized diagnostics.
  • Facilitated practical tasks like environment configuration and Streamlit setup via AI assistance.
  • Demonstrated the utility of conversational AI in developing educational software.

Conclusions:

  • This approach effectively lowers the barrier to creating specialized teaching tools in biochemistry and chemical education.
  • The simulator enhances the learning experience for Michaelis-Menten kinetics and enzyme inhibition.
  • This methodology serves as a scalable model for developing accessible scientific educational software.