Tag: AI in drug discovery
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LassoESM: A New AI-Driven Path to Therapeutic Lasso Peptides
Revealing a new AI tool for lasso peptides In the race to develop novel therapeutics for cancer and infectious diseases, lasso peptides have emerged as a promising class. Their knot-like structures confer remarkable stability and diverse biological activities, making them attractive candidates for future drugs. A collaboration led by the Carl R. Woese Institute for…
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LassoESM: AI Accelerates Discovery of Therapeutic Lasso Peptides
AI Meets Biochemistry: LassoESM Joins the Hunt for Therapeutic Peptides Therapeutic peptides crafted from the knot-like lasso structure are drawing attention in the fight against cancer and infectious diseases. The unique slip-knot topology endows these natural products with remarkable stability and a broad range of biological activities, positioning them as promising candidates for new drugs.…