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. 2022:2397:249-259.
doi: 10.1007/978-1-0716-1826-4_13.

Computational Enzyme Design at Zymvol

Emanuele Monza  1 , Victor Gil  2 , Maria Fatima Lucas  3
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Computational Enzyme Design at Zymvol

Emanuele Monza et al. Methods Mol Biol. 2022.

Abstract

Directed evolution is the most recognized methodology for enzyme engineering. The main drawback resides in its random nature and in the limited sequence exploration; both require screening of thousands (if not millions) of variants to achieve a target function. Computer-driven approaches can limit laboratorial screening to a few hundred candidates, enabling and accelerating the development of industrial enzymes. In this book chapter, the technology adopted at Zymvol is described. An overview of the current development and future directions in the company is also provided.

Keywords: Biocatalysis; Bioinformatics; Computational enzyme design; Enzyme engineering; Machine learning.

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