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Protein sequence design by deep learning

The design of protein sequences that can precisely fold into pre-specified 3D structures is a challenging task. A recently proposed deep-learning algorithm improves such designs when compared with traditional, physics-based protein design approaches.

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Fig. 1: Protein sequence design.

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Wang, J. Protein sequence design by deep learning. Nat Comput Sci 2, 416–417 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43588-022-00274-5

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