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View article: Integrating biophysical modeling, quantum computing, and AI to discover plastic-binding peptides that combat microplastic pollution
Integrating biophysical modeling, quantum computing, and AI to discover plastic-binding peptides that combat microplastic pollution Open
Methods are needed to mitigate microplastic (MP) pollution to minimize their harm to the environment and human health. Given the ability of polypeptides to adsorb strongly to materials of micro- or nanometer size, plastic-binding peptides …
View article: AI-driven rational design of promiscuous and selective plastic-binding peptides
AI-driven rational design of promiscuous and selective plastic-binding peptides Open
An AI-driven LSTM-SA framework rapidly designs peptides with either broad or selective binding to plastics, offering a versatile strategy for microplastic capture and separation.
View article: Biophysics-guided uncertainty-aware deep learning uncovers high-affinity plastic-binding peptides
Biophysics-guided uncertainty-aware deep learning uncovers high-affinity plastic-binding peptides Open
Evidential deep learning helps explore peptide sequences to identify those with high predicted affinity for plastic.
View article: Designing microplastic-binding peptides with a variational quantum circuit–based hybrid quantum-classical approach
Designing microplastic-binding peptides with a variational quantum circuit–based hybrid quantum-classical approach Open
De novo peptide design exhibits great potential in materials engineering, particularly for the use of plastic-binding peptides to help remediate microplastic pollution. There are no known peptide binders for many plastics—a gap that can be…
View article: In Silico Design and Analysis of Plastic-Binding Peptides
In Silico Design and Analysis of Plastic-Binding Peptides Open
Peptides that bind to inorganic materials can be used to functionalize surfaces, control crystallization, or assist in interfacial self-assembly. In the past, inorganic-binding peptides have been found predominantly through peptide library…
View article: Hands-on immunology: Engaging learners of all ages through tactile teaching tools
Hands-on immunology: Engaging learners of all ages through tactile teaching tools Open
Ensuring the public has a fundamental understanding of human–microbe interactions, immune responses, and vaccines is a critical challenge in the midst of a pandemic. These topics are commonly taught in undergraduate- and graduate-level mic…