protein-design-qc

Filter protein-design candidates using structural, interface, and biophysical QC metrics.

25|5|Updated Mar 22, 2026
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Skill: protein-design-qc
Source: https://github.com/zongtingwei/Bioclaw_Skills_Hub/tree/main/skills/protein-design/skills/protein-design-qc
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zongtingwei/Bioclaw_Skills_Hub --skill protein-design-qc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pandas, numpy, biopython, pyrosetta, and includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Protein design QC streamlines evaluation of designed proteins by applying validated quality thresholds, enabling reliable filtering and ranking of candidate designs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structural confidence checks (pLDDT, pTM, scRMSD) for backbone designs and binders.
  • Interface and biophysical assessment (ipTM, PAE, SC), and expression/solubility checks (instability, GRAVY, pI).
  • Composite scoring and tiered selection to rank designs for experimental follow-up across workflows.

Quick Start

Use this skill to assess a batch of protein designs by computing structural and interface metrics and producing a ranked shortlist for experimental testing.

Frequently Asked Questions about protein-design-qc

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I rank and filter protein design candidates by structural confidence and interface quality?

Rank protein design candidates by computing structural confidence metrics like pLDDT, pTM, and scRMSD alongside interface quality scores such as ipTM and PAE. This QC framework applies validated thresholds to filter low-quality designs and generates a reproducible ranked shortlist for experimental testing.

What metrics are used for composite scoring and tiered selection of designed proteins?

Composite scoring for designed proteins combines structural confidence (pLDDT, pTM, scRMSD), interface quality (ipTM, PAE, SC), and biophysical checks (instability, GRAVY, pI). These metrics enable tiered selection to prioritize candidates for experimental follow-up across design campaigns.

Can I use biopython and pyrosetta to assess protein expression and solubility in design workflows?

Yes, you can leverage dependencies including biopython and pyrosetta to compute biophysical and expression checks. The framework evaluates instability, GRAVY, and pI to assess solubility, filtering candidates that fail quality thresholds before experimental follow-up.

What is the best way to set up a reproducible filtering pipeline for protein binder design campaigns?

The best way to build a reproducible filtering pipeline for protein binder campaigns is applying a composite QC framework. It calibrates structural, interface, and biophysical threshold filters with experimental feedback to systematically weed out low-quality designs and output a ranked shortlist.

Does this QC framework support calibration with experimental feedback for ranking tasks?

Yes, the protein design QC framework supports calibration with experimental feedback for ranking tasks. It adjusts composite scoring thresholds based on structural, interface, and biophysical metrics to refine the tiered selection of candidate designs across campaigns.