HyperAI Super Neural
HyperAI Super Neural
Apr 15, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

AI‑Driven De Novo Design of Small‑Molecule Binding Proteins Selective for Cortisol

A KAIST team used deep‑learning‑based protein structure generation and sequence design, employing an NTF2‑like fold as a universal backbone, to de novo create a library of small‑molecule binding proteins, successfully engineering a cortisol‑specific binder and converting it into an AI‑powered biosensor, with structural validation and specificity assays confirming high affinity and selectivity.

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AI‑Driven De Novo Design of Small‑Molecule Binding Proteins Selective for Cortisol
Data Party THU
Data Party THU
Aug 21, 2025 · Artificial Intelligence

How AI Is Unlocking the Design of Proteins That Target Disordered Regions

This article reviews the AI‑driven Logos strategy for designing proteins that can bind intrinsically disordered protein regions, detailing scaffold generation, pocket specialization, RFdiffusion‑based assembly, threading, experimental validation, and its broader impact on drug discovery for diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s.

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How AI Is Unlocking the Design of Proteins That Target Disordered Regions