In Silico enzyme engineering – The importance of fast and accurate algorithms

Abstract

Computer simulations are already widely used to rationally engineer new enzymes with improved properties. But if we can accurately screen millions of enzyme variants in a computer, then we can move into a new generation of in silico enzyme evolution. At ZYMVOL we are to be able to produce, model and rank protein-substrate interactions (including full protein dynamics) for over 50.000 enzyme variants per day. We have accelerated physics-based simulations, and combined experimental data with quantum approaches to develop a highly predictive computational platform. Our ZYMEVOLVER software can effectively reduce experimental validation to a few hundred variants and enzyme optimization campaigns to less than 6 months. We will illustrate how we are creating custom-made enzymes for industrial applications

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