tooluniverse-protein-therapeutic-design

Design protein therapeutics with RFdiffusion, ProteinMPNN, and ESMFold validation.

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npx skills add https://github.com/mims-harvard/ToolUniverse --skill tooluniverse-protein-therapeutic-design
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Skill: tooluniverse-protein-therapeutic-design
Source: https://github.com/mims-harvard/ToolUniverse/tree/main/skills/tooluniverse-protein-therapeutic-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mims-harvard/ToolUniverse --skill tooluniverse-protein-therapeutic-design

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables rapid, AI-guided design of protein therapeutics by integrating backbone generation, sequence optimization, and rigorous validation into a repeatable workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end protein design: generate de novo backbones with RFdiffusion, optimize sequences with ProteinMPNN, and validate structures with ESMFold/AlphaFold2.
  • Developability-aware: incorporate aggregation, expression, and immunogenicity considerations into ranking.
  • Use Case: design a binder against a target, then produce a ranked report with sequences ready for experimental testing.

Quick Start

Run a complete design pipeline by supplying a target or structure to generate backbones, design sequences, validate designs, and produce a final report.

Frequently Asked Questions about tooluniverse-protein-therapeutic-design

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I design a protein binder de novo from a target structure?

To design a protein binder de novo, supply a target structure to generate backbones with RFdiffusion, optimize sequences using ProteinMPNN, and validate the predicted structures with ESMFold or AlphaFold2.

Can I use ProteinMPNN and RFdiffusion together for end-to-end protein therapeutic design?

Yes, you can use ProteinMPNN and RFdiffusion together by coupling RFdiffusion backbone generation with ProteinMPNN sequence design, followed by downstream structure validation and developability assessment.

What is developability assessment in AI-driven protein design?

Developability assessment in AI-driven protein design evaluates designed sequences for aggregation, expression, and immunogenicity risks, incorporating these considerations into the final ranked report of validated structures.

How are designed protein structures validated and ranked in a design pipeline?

Designed protein structures are validated using ESMFold or AlphaFold2 to calculate prediction metrics like pLDDT and pTM, then ranked into a final report based on these scores and developability factors.

Do I need NVIDIA NIM tools to run the RFdiffusion and ProteinMPNN workflow?

Yes, you need NVIDIA NIM tools to access and run RFdiffusion, ProteinMPNN, and ESMFold, as the protein therapeutic design pipeline requires these specific NVIDIA integrations for backbone generation and validation.

What prediction metrics are included in the final protein design report?

The final protein design report includes designed sequences, prediction metrics such as pLDDT and pTM scores from structure validation, and developability rankings for experimental testing.