Tag: lasso peptides


  • LassoESM: A New AI-Driven Path to Therapeutic Lasso Peptides

    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…

  • LassoESM: AI Accelerates Discovery of Therapeutic Lasso Peptides

    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.…

  • LassoESM: A New AI Tool Accelerating Therapeutic Lasso Peptide Discovery

    LassoESM: A New AI Tool Accelerating Therapeutic Lasso Peptide Discovery

    AI Meets Molecular Biology: The Rise of LassoESM In the race to uncover new therapeutics for cancer and infectious diseases, lasso peptides stand out for their knot-like, highly stable structures and diverse biological activities. A collaboration led by researchers at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology has given the field a powerful new…