Toolkit/computational protein design

computational protein design

Engineering Method·Research·Since 2018

Taxonomy: Technique Branch / Method. Workflows sit above the mechanism and technique branches rather than replacing them.

Summary

Computational protein design is an engineering methodology described in a 2018 review as a next-generation tool for expanding synthetic biology applications. The supplied evidence frames it as a design approach used alongside phage display and high-throughput binding assays rather than as a single molecular reagent.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

The available evidence indicates that computational protein design is useful for expanding the scope of synthetic biology applications. It appears in the context of a broader protein engineering workflow that can be combined with phage display and high-throughput binding assays.

Source:

We demonstrate the functional utility of the switch through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.

Problem solved

The supplied review-level evidence suggests that this methodology addresses the need for next-generation tools to engineer proteins for synthetic biology. However, the specific design objectives, target classes, and quantitative performance problems solved are not provided in the evidence set.

Source:

We demonstrate the functional utility of the switch through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.

Taxonomy & Function

Primary hierarchy

Technique Branch

Method: A concrete method used to build, optimize, or evolve an engineered system.

Target processes

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Implementation Constraints

The supplied evidence only states that computational protein design can be used together with phage display and high-throughput binding assays. No specific software frameworks, structural inputs, host systems, construct architectures, or experimental implementation requirements are described here.

The evidence is sparse and largely review-level, with no direct quantitative benchmarks, case-by-case success rates, or mechanistic details for specific designed proteins. The included iLID application claim does not directly establish computational protein design as the causal method for that tool within the supplied evidence.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1review scopesupports2018Source 1needs review

The review presents computational protein design as a next-generation tool to expand synthetic biology applications.

Claim 2review scopesupports2018Source 1needs review

The review presents computational protein design as a next-generation tool to expand synthetic biology applications.

Claim 3review scopesupports2018Source 1needs review

The review presents computational protein design as a next-generation tool to expand synthetic biology applications.

Claim 4review scopesupports2018Source 1needs review

The review presents computational protein design as a next-generation tool to expand synthetic biology applications.

Claim 5review scopesupports2018Source 1needs review

The review presents computational protein design as a next-generation tool to expand synthetic biology applications.

Claim 6review scopesupports2018Source 1needs review

The review presents computational protein design as a next-generation tool to expand synthetic biology applications.

Claim 7review scopesupports2018Source 1needs review

The review presents computational protein design as a next-generation tool to expand synthetic biology applications.

Claim 8application demosupports2014Source 2needs review

The switch was functionally demonstrated through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.

We demonstrate the functional utility of the switch through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.
Claim 9application demosupports2014Source 2needs review

The switch was functionally demonstrated through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.

We demonstrate the functional utility of the switch through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.
Claim 10application demosupports2014Source 2needs review

The switch was functionally demonstrated through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.

We demonstrate the functional utility of the switch through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.
Claim 11application demosupports2014Source 2needs review

The switch was functionally demonstrated through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.

We demonstrate the functional utility of the switch through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.
Claim 12application demosupports2014Source 2needs review

The switch was functionally demonstrated through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.

We demonstrate the functional utility of the switch through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.
Claim 13application demosupports2014Source 2needs review

The switch was functionally demonstrated through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.

We demonstrate the functional utility of the switch through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.
Claim 14application demosupports2014Source 2needs review

The switch was functionally demonstrated through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.

We demonstrate the functional utility of the switch through light-mediated subcellular localization in mammalian cell culture and reversible control of small GTPase signaling.
Claim 15engineering strategysupports2014Source 2needs review

The switch was created by embedding the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of the Avena sativa LOV2 domain.

To create a switch that meets these criteria we have embedded the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of a naturally occurring photoswitch, the light-oxygen-voltage 2 (LOV2) domain from Avena sativa.
Claim 16engineering strategysupports2014Source 2needs review

The switch was created by embedding the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of the Avena sativa LOV2 domain.

To create a switch that meets these criteria we have embedded the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of a naturally occurring photoswitch, the light-oxygen-voltage 2 (LOV2) domain from Avena sativa.
Claim 17engineering strategysupports2014Source 2needs review

The switch was created by embedding the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of the Avena sativa LOV2 domain.

To create a switch that meets these criteria we have embedded the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of a naturally occurring photoswitch, the light-oxygen-voltage 2 (LOV2) domain from Avena sativa.
Claim 18engineering strategysupports2014Source 2needs review

The switch was created by embedding the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of the Avena sativa LOV2 domain.

To create a switch that meets these criteria we have embedded the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of a naturally occurring photoswitch, the light-oxygen-voltage 2 (LOV2) domain from Avena sativa.
Claim 19engineering strategysupports2014Source 2needs review

The switch was created by embedding the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of the Avena sativa LOV2 domain.

To create a switch that meets these criteria we have embedded the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of a naturally occurring photoswitch, the light-oxygen-voltage 2 (LOV2) domain from Avena sativa.
Claim 20engineering strategysupports2014Source 2needs review

The switch was created by embedding the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of the Avena sativa LOV2 domain.

To create a switch that meets these criteria we have embedded the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of a naturally occurring photoswitch, the light-oxygen-voltage 2 (LOV2) domain from Avena sativa.
Claim 21engineering strategysupports2014Source 2needs review

The switch was created by embedding the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of the Avena sativa LOV2 domain.

To create a switch that meets these criteria we have embedded the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of a naturally occurring photoswitch, the light-oxygen-voltage 2 (LOV2) domain from Avena sativa.
Claim 22mechanismsupports2014Source 2needs review

In the dark, the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding SspB, and blue-light activation allows binding by undocking the LOV2 C-terminal helix.

In the dark the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding its natural binding partner, SspB. When activated with blue light, the C-terminal helix of the LOV2 domain undocks from the protein, allowing the SsrA peptide to bind SspB.
Claim 23mechanismsupports2014Source 2needs review

In the dark, the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding SspB, and blue-light activation allows binding by undocking the LOV2 C-terminal helix.

In the dark the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding its natural binding partner, SspB. When activated with blue light, the C-terminal helix of the LOV2 domain undocks from the protein, allowing the SsrA peptide to bind SspB.
Claim 24mechanismsupports2014Source 2needs review

In the dark, the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding SspB, and blue-light activation allows binding by undocking the LOV2 C-terminal helix.

In the dark the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding its natural binding partner, SspB. When activated with blue light, the C-terminal helix of the LOV2 domain undocks from the protein, allowing the SsrA peptide to bind SspB.
Claim 25mechanismsupports2014Source 2needs review

In the dark, the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding SspB, and blue-light activation allows binding by undocking the LOV2 C-terminal helix.

In the dark the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding its natural binding partner, SspB. When activated with blue light, the C-terminal helix of the LOV2 domain undocks from the protein, allowing the SsrA peptide to bind SspB.
Claim 26mechanismsupports2014Source 2needs review

In the dark, the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding SspB, and blue-light activation allows binding by undocking the LOV2 C-terminal helix.

In the dark the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding its natural binding partner, SspB. When activated with blue light, the C-terminal helix of the LOV2 domain undocks from the protein, allowing the SsrA peptide to bind SspB.
Claim 27mechanismsupports2014Source 2needs review

In the dark, the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding SspB, and blue-light activation allows binding by undocking the LOV2 C-terminal helix.

In the dark the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding its natural binding partner, SspB. When activated with blue light, the C-terminal helix of the LOV2 domain undocks from the protein, allowing the SsrA peptide to bind SspB.
Claim 28mechanismsupports2014Source 2needs review

In the dark, the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding SspB, and blue-light activation allows binding by undocking the LOV2 C-terminal helix.

In the dark the SsrA peptide is sterically blocked from binding its natural binding partner, SspB. When activated with blue light, the C-terminal helix of the LOV2 domain undocks from the protein, allowing the SsrA peptide to bind SspB.
Claim 29performancesupports2014Source 2needs review

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.
change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation twofold
Claim 30performancesupports2014Source 2needs review

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.
change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation twofold
Claim 31performancesupports2014Source 2needs review

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.
change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation twofold
Claim 32performancesupports2014Source 2needs review

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.
change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation twofold
Claim 33performancesupports2014Source 2needs review

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.
change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation twofold
Claim 34performancesupports2014Source 2needs review

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.
change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation twofold
Claim 35performancesupports2014Source 2needs review

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.
change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation twofold
Claim 36performance improvementsupports2014Source 2needs review

The improved light inducible dimer iLID changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation.

create an improved light inducible dimer (iLID) that changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation
change in affinity for SspB with light stimulation 50 fold
Claim 37performance improvementsupports2014Source 2needs review

The improved light inducible dimer iLID changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation.

create an improved light inducible dimer (iLID) that changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation
change in affinity for SspB with light stimulation 50 fold
Claim 38performance improvementsupports2014Source 2needs review

The improved light inducible dimer iLID changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation.

create an improved light inducible dimer (iLID) that changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation
change in affinity for SspB with light stimulation 50 fold
Claim 39performance improvementsupports2014Source 2needs review

The improved light inducible dimer iLID changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation.

create an improved light inducible dimer (iLID) that changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation
change in affinity for SspB with light stimulation 50 fold
Claim 40performance improvementsupports2014Source 2needs review

The improved light inducible dimer iLID changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation.

create an improved light inducible dimer (iLID) that changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation
change in affinity for SspB with light stimulation 50 fold
Claim 41performance improvementsupports2014Source 2needs review

The improved light inducible dimer iLID changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation.

create an improved light inducible dimer (iLID) that changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation
change in affinity for SspB with light stimulation 50 fold
Claim 42performance improvementsupports2014Source 2needs review

The improved light inducible dimer iLID changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation.

create an improved light inducible dimer (iLID) that changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation
change in affinity for SspB with light stimulation 50 fold
Claim 43structural mechanismsupports2014Source 2needs review

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the LOV2 surface and an engineered phenylalanine that more tightly pins the SsrA peptide against LOV2 in the dark.

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the surface of the LOV2 domain and a phenylalanine engineered to more tightly pin the SsrA peptide against the LOV2 domain in the dark.
Claim 44structural mechanismsupports2014Source 2needs review

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the LOV2 surface and an engineered phenylalanine that more tightly pins the SsrA peptide against LOV2 in the dark.

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the surface of the LOV2 domain and a phenylalanine engineered to more tightly pin the SsrA peptide against the LOV2 domain in the dark.
Claim 45structural mechanismsupports2014Source 2needs review

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the LOV2 surface and an engineered phenylalanine that more tightly pins the SsrA peptide against LOV2 in the dark.

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the surface of the LOV2 domain and a phenylalanine engineered to more tightly pin the SsrA peptide against the LOV2 domain in the dark.
Claim 46structural mechanismsupports2014Source 2needs review

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the LOV2 surface and an engineered phenylalanine that more tightly pins the SsrA peptide against LOV2 in the dark.

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the surface of the LOV2 domain and a phenylalanine engineered to more tightly pin the SsrA peptide against the LOV2 domain in the dark.
Claim 47structural mechanismsupports2014Source 2needs review

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the LOV2 surface and an engineered phenylalanine that more tightly pins the SsrA peptide against LOV2 in the dark.

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the surface of the LOV2 domain and a phenylalanine engineered to more tightly pin the SsrA peptide against the LOV2 domain in the dark.
Claim 48structural mechanismsupports2014Source 2needs review

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the LOV2 surface and an engineered phenylalanine that more tightly pins the SsrA peptide against LOV2 in the dark.

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the surface of the LOV2 domain and a phenylalanine engineered to more tightly pin the SsrA peptide against the LOV2 domain in the dark.
Claim 49structural mechanismsupports2014Source 2needs review

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the LOV2 surface and an engineered phenylalanine that more tightly pins the SsrA peptide against LOV2 in the dark.

A crystal structure of iLID shows a critical interaction between the surface of the LOV2 domain and a phenylalanine engineered to more tightly pin the SsrA peptide against the LOV2 domain in the dark.

Approval Evidence

2 sources1 linked approval claimfirst-pass slug computational-protein-design
Named directly in the review title: "Computational protein design — the next generation tool to expand synthetic biology applications".

Source:

we describe the use of computational protein design, phage display, and high-throughput binding assays

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review scopesupports

The review presents computational protein design as a next-generation tool to expand synthetic biology applications.

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Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

A cited review explicitly positions computational protein design as a next-generation tool for synthetic biology, supporting its relevance as a broadly enabling engineering strategy. The evidence also supports compatibility with complementary experimental selection and screening methods, specifically phage display and high-throughput binding assays.

Source:

To create a switch that meets these criteria we have embedded the bacterial SsrA peptide in the C-terminal helix of a naturally occurring photoswitch, the light-oxygen-voltage 2 (LOV2) domain from Avena sativa.

Source:

Without optimization, the switch exhibited a twofold change in binding affinity for SspB with light stimulation.

Source:

create an improved light inducible dimer (iLID) that changes its affinity for SspB by over 50-fold with light stimulation

Ranked Citations

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    StructuralSource 1Current Opinion in Biotechnology2018Claim 1Claim 2Claim 3

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    StructuralSource 2Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences2014Claim 8Claim 9Claim 10

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